We loved seeing you at The Leadership Conference 2025, as we welcomed return attendees and said hello to new faces as well.

The day was filled with connection, reflection and inspiration. We heard from expert speakers on a wide range of topics, all geared towards helping you lead with purpose.  

A big thanks to everyone who joined us and made the day possible. The level of engagement was huge, with thought-provoking questions posed to speakers, chats over lunch and the connections made in-person.

Let’s recap our 2025 presenters: 

• Bec Goddard OAM, Inaugural AFLW Premiership coach of the Adelaide Crows
• Rhonda Livingstone, National Education Leader and General Manager of ACECQA’s Leadership, Quality and Regulatory Support Group
• Dr Kobi Leins, AI expert and Executive Director of Info Sphere Education
• CCC consultants Anthony Morris, Kylie Seadon and Aisha Grewal
• Our panel of multigenerational education and care professionals Shelli Giosis, Sharon Goodwin and Mariella Raval
• Patrick Aouad, Founder and CEO of CU Health.
   

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We know many of our attendees were inspired by what Shelli Giosis shared during our panel, 'Passing down knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next':

'Be a bit braver and a bit bolder… The life experiences we have, even if it is new and fresh – they are valuable. We need to back ourselves and say "I'm going to give it a go". Let's be brave.'

We hope the conference gave you the tools you need to feel braver, bolder and more empowered in your leadership.

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The OSHC Conference 2025 (27 May and 28 May) was full of connection, learning, inspiration and creativity – and we’re still buzzing from it! 

Thank you to all the presenters, organisers, and attendees for making this year's conference unforgettable. 

This year we heard from a huge range of incredible speakers addressing the most pressing issues in OSHC. 

We covered topics like connecting with the natural world, getting children curious about food, the power of play, emotional regulation, leading with confidence, supporting children with behaviours that challenge us, workplace rights and so much more.

Remember, if you haven’t already, let us know how you felt about the conference. We use your feedback to develop and refine our professional development events. 
 

Let’s recap our 2025 presenters: 

⭐ Environmental educator and host of Gardening Australia Junior Costa Georgiadis
⭐ Author, broadcaster and food educator Alice Zaslavsky
⭐ OSHC research specialists Dr Bruce Hurst and Dr Jennifer Cartmel
⭐ Senior Lecturer in Education at Charles Sturt University Dr Leanne Gibbs
⭐ Children’s wellbeing advocate and CEO of Play Australia Robyn Monro Miller 
⭐ Educational leader Catharine Hydon 
⭐ Peace educator Margaret Hepworth 
+ more!

“Thanks to all of you educators for continuing along the road of constant learning and experience ... And of course, thank you for the work that you do informing, and nurturing our next generation ... Your input [and] your day-to-day presence builds such invaluable connection, confidence and trust ... It was such a treat to be a part of your conference and gathering.” – Costa Georgiadis

Don’t forget, CCC members get access to recordings from the sessions. Reach out to our Membership and Events Officer Pina on 03 9486 3455 or email her at PCannata@cccinc.org.au for more information.

What do you get when you combine dedicated leaders, inspiring speakers, impactful ideas and goodie bags filled with new-found confidence and community to take home? The Leadership in Education and Care Masterclass, of course!

This year, the much-loved event took place in person at the Treacy Centre in Parkville. The upbeat vibe throughout the day was testament to the dedication and enthusiasm you all bring to the profession as leaders. A special mention to the many of you who travelled from afar to be there.

The Leadership Masterclass is all about equipping you with practical tools to help you face those very real challenges you tackle as leaders each day. So, it was music to our ears to hear that 100% of attendees who responded to our post-conference survey stated they were either likely or very likely to try something new as a result of what they learned at the conference.

A big thank you to all the fantastic speakers who truly made it a day to remember!

In 2024 attendees heard from:

• Early childhood powerhouses Catharine Hydon and Kirsty Liljegren
• Veteran educator Rod Soper
• Educational leaders from Exceeding-rated early learning services
• Our very own CCC consultants.

For more detail about the level of quality this conference brings, you can still check out the 2024 program.