Stepping Stone (SA) has a proud tradition of sponsoring our Educators to attend ECA’s National Conferences locally and interstate.
The ECA Conference 2023 Adelaide, was attended by 48 of our remarkable Educators, providing a rich opportunity for professional inquiry, reflection and networking amongst professionals and academics in the sector.
We embrace the unique opportunity we have to step beyond ‘childcare’ and to make a real difference to the quality of education and care provided to all children. High quality is developed through our commitment to continual improvement and professional growth. Stepping Stone (SA) acknowledges the significant correlation of professional growth for promoting quality outcomes for children, families and community, and therefore puts great importance on providing each of our centres a high level of support from management and specialised roles, and financing professional development opportunities, such as attending the ECA Conference.
The ECA Conference 2023 theme Kumarninthi – Becoming one: Old ways, new wisdom
“…reinforces that although we still hold on to and value old ways, theoretical perspectives and knowledge, there is and can be a contemporary approach to implementing this into new wisdom and becoming one” (Early Childhood Australia, 2023).
Our educators were inspired by the diverse presentations they attended at the ECA Conference Adelaide. They now ponder, reflect and feel affirmed as they value old ways, and consider new wisdom to inform and guide their professional development and practice.