Marymead

Models Of Integration And Collaboration Of Early Childhood Services

The What Works for Children conference will focus on successful models of inter-sectoral integration and collaboration in early childhood service delivery systems. This two day conference will explore policy, practice and research aspects of early childhood services in an interactive way that focuses on solutions.

The conference will take a broad, holistic, and integrated approach to early childhood service delivery and provide a platform to showcase cutting edge collaborative initiatives operating both in Australia and internationally. There will also be an opportunity for interactive dialogue and sharing of ideas about what works for children.

The conference streams will explore both international and national models and trends in early childhood education, care and development.

Conference streams will include:

Models of integrated early childhood services
Bridging the gap between education and care
Early intervention and prevention in the life of the young child
Addressing disadvantage

Conference

Registration to the What Works for Children Conference will be available from mid April 2007.

This conference will leave you better informed about the practical applications of collaborative practice as it applies in your professional context and full of new ideas about what works for children. We also anticipate this conference will offer the necessary tools to assist you in your community to develop more integrated service delivery systems.

When: 29 – 30 August 2007
Where: Rydges Lakeside, Canberra

Guest speakers at the Conference will include:

Jane Bertrand
Professor Collette Tayler

The anticipated audience comprises of:

Early childhood education and care professionals
Family support workers
Healthcare professionals
Community development workers
Child protection workers
Government policy makers and program managers
Researchers and
Anyone working with or for young children

Marymead is co-hosting this conference with the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth.

The “What Works for Children” conference was instigated by Marymead Child and Family Centre as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations reflecting its commitment to advancing policy, practice and research to support positive early childhood development for all Australian children.

The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) is a national organisation that encourages researchers, practitioners and policy makers to work together, across disciplines and sectors, to address the problems facing Australia’s children and young people.

ARACY has more than 300 member organisations throughout Australia who are committed to sharing their knowledge and practical experience to improve the lives of children and young people.

For more information on sponsorship or presentation opportunities please contact event managers, The Communication Link on 02 6280 8122 or conference@communicationlink.com.au