Supporting Children’s Development and Wellbeing
(Applying the Australian Early Development Census [AEDC])

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Room 6, CESA Conference Centre

9:00am - 3:30pm

Day 2: Nurturing Holistic Development - The Science of Play

This research-driven session delves into holistic child development, emphasizing tools for tracking progress across the five foundational domains of development from birth to eight years. This session has a specific focus on the transition from early learning to school based settings, with a spotlight on strategies and approaches that offer a bridge to connect the two environments.

Drawing on the latest scientific studies, educators will explore the role of play, relationships, and connection in fostering cognitive, social, and emotional growth. The session will highlight evidence-informed practices that enhance learning experiences, ensuring alignment with the EYLF and AC frameworks and best practices in early childhood education.

In this session we explore:

• An environment of relationships
• Brain building through play
• Inclusion and belonging – creating conditions for ALL children to thrive
• Supporting families and community 

Workshop Enquiries: Juliana.martino@cesa.catholic.edu.au  

Registration Enquiries: susan.hannigan@cesa.catholic.edu.au

Current membership of the CESA Registration is required to register.  If you are not a member or have changed schools since registering, please join here:  CESA Registration Centre - Home

Registration is essential for planning purposes. Please register by close of business 3 September 2025.

Car parking is available in the Queen of Angels Church car park – entry via South Road.