Unlocking Impact: Access and Innovation in Early Learning
Unlocking Impact: Access and Innovation in Early Learning
This interactive and informative session will explore the significant role administrators, educators and service owners play in shaping the lives of families and children. We’ll discuss how policy changes, funding initiatives and new technologies have improved access, affordability and quality in early childhood education and care. Join us for an interactive session on the lasting impact of quality childcare these movements have helped bring about—and how they are helping to build brighter futures for Australian children.
Speakers
Sarah Louise Nelson
Founder – Sarah Louise Consultancy
Sarah Louise is a career early childhood teacher, pedagogical leader, and lifelong learner. She has dedicated her career to the pursuit of kindness in the workplace and to developing leaders at all levels of organisations. Through Sarah Louise Consultancy, she thrives on the challenge of working with highly diverse groups of early childhood professionals across the sector spectrum. With formal qualifications in education, research and leadership, Sarah Louise is a committed advocate for children, social justice, and the early years workforce.
Melanie Hanson
Managing Director, Ipswich East OSHC
With a Diploma in Community Services and over five years of hands-on experience in OSHC, Melanie has had the joy of turning everyday moments into meaningful memories for children and their families.
As the current Managing Director of our OSHC service, she wears many hats—team leader, problem-solver, creative thinker and community advocate. She's passionate about creating a fun, safe and inclusive space where every child feels they belong. Whether planning exciting programs, supporting families or building strong community partnerships, she loves what she does. She always brings plenty of energy, heart and passion to the role.
Tracy Kilpady
Manager of Education – Xplor Education
Tracy has years of experience and expertise in education. While studying, she completed extensive placements, totalling over 120 days, across various settings such as daycare centres, kindergartens, primary schools and out-of-school care (OSHC) catering to children from birth to age 12. She also developed and implemented a program designed to support students in their transition to a new setting called “Transition to Prep.”
Recognising her passion for teaching and fostering engaging learning experiences, she was a dedicated prep teacher until 2020. Tracy now serves as Manager of Education at Xplor Education. Tracy revels in collaborating with a team of inspired and enthusiastic individuals dedicated to leaving a lasting, positive impact on the education sector. Their shared goal is to empower those who utilise the software, engage with families and, most importantly, provide the best possible educational experiences for the children in their care.
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