ACA WA is holding a two-day Conference on Friday the 2nd and Saturday the 3rd of August 2019.
Friday is aimed at Approved Providers, Managers & Educational Leaders, with the theme being: Strong Leaders, Stronger Teams.
Morning Tea on arrival, Lunch and Afternoon Tea provided.
Saturday will be aimed at all Providers, Managers and all Staff and the two themes for the day are: Behaviour Management: Is Children’s Behaviour Ours to Manage and Educator Wellbeing.
Morning Tea, Lunch Canapes and Drinks Provided.
Where: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
When: 2nd & 3rd of August
Time: registration both days 8.45am-9.20am
Cost:
ACA WA Members: Both days $300.00, Friday Only $150.00, Saturday Only $170.00
Non-Members: Both Days $ 420.00, Friday Only $200.00, Saturday Only $220.00
Bookings: Please email Rachelle Tucker at: rachelle.tucker@childcarealliance.org.au
Payment Plans available - Discount rates available for bookings of 5 or more
Sandi Phoenix Bio
Sandi is the founding company director and Principal Facilitator at Phoenix Support. Her framework, The Phoenix Cups, have revolutionised how education and care staff not only work with children’s behaviour, but how teams view each other’s behaviour. The approach provides a framework for how to understand and respond positively to differences and conflict. The Phoenix Cups adds a new perspective to understanding each other and learning to work and live in harmony together. Sandi started studying Psychological Science in 1998 when she started working as an educator. Sandi has many years’ experience collaborating with staff and teams to support positive relationships and partnerships. She is highly regarded nationwide as a speaker, coach, mentor and Professional Development
Christopher Phoenix Bio
Christopher is the Wellbeing specialist for Phoenix Support for Educators (PSFE). Christopher has a keen interest in health and wellbeing, and his passion for hypnotherapy and mindfulness turned professional after his appearance on Australia’s most popular national morning television show, Sunrise. Since then, Christopher has also featured as the Commonwealth Banks Australian of the Day, been interviewed on Australia’s most popular national radio station Triple M, has been the subject of numerous national and international newspaper articles. It is Christopher’s goal to increase wellbeing practices in the early education setting and is excited to be developing programs that do just that.
Day 1: Facilitated by Sandi Phoenix with Chris Phoenix as MC
Morning Session
Strong Leaders, Stronger Teams: Working with conflict in the early childhood sector from a strength based perspective
As leaders we have both personal strengths and biases that contribute to the way we approach conflict.
In this session, discuss how to build positive energy within your team, strengthen partnerships, and pro-actively prevent conflict with practical strategies inspired by Positive Psychology.
Afternoon Session
Educational Leadership and Behaviour Change
Are you leading the way to bigger and better things at your service?
Learn more about what it takes to be a change agent.
Day 2: Sandi Phoenix and Christopher Phoenix
Sandi Phoenix - Educator's Toolkit for Behaviour
Is children’s behaviour ours to manage? Discuss children’s behaviour in the contemporary education and care setting. Explore the reasons and functions that drive children’s behaviour as developing human beings using an analogy about filling cups based on the theoretical frameworks of Maslow and Glasser as well as new and emerging research about human behaviour. This workshop will evoke critical reflection and deep thinking around traditional "Behaviour Management" practices. Educators will be challenged to re-think and re-frame the role of educators in supporting children's emerging social competence.
Christopher Phoenix - Educator Wellbeing
Christopher Phoenix discusses wellbeing concepts through various modes of entertainment, including poignant mind reading games and fun demonstrations.
Through the Educator Wellbeing presentation, Christopher:
* builds team harmony, and mutual respect;
* aids staff challenge their unhelpful thinking;
* addresses workplace gossip;
* introduces staff to the power of the subconscious mind;
* shows staff how to align their values with their goals; and
* teaches the Phoenix Cup’s wellbeing model.
Download the Conference Poster
pdf
HERE
(7.49 MB)
To book discounted rooms at the Esplanade for this event please go to this link:
https://www.rydges.com/private-page/acawa-conference-2019/
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