Connections Network (online) The 5 Roots of Quality Practice
2026-09-08 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Hobart) | Online
The 5 Roots of Quality Practice
Online Professional Learning Session
What are the foundations that underpin high-quality education and care practice?

Join us for this engaging online professional learning session as we explore the 5 Roots of Quality Practice and their role in creating meaningful outcomes for children, families, educators, and services. Participants will reflect on the key elements that support quality practice, strengthen professional identity, and foster positive learning environments. This session will provide practical insights, opportunities for reflection, and strategies that can be applied in everyday practice to support continuous improvement and professional growth.
Ideal for educators, educational leaders, coordinators, and service leaders committed to strengthening quality across their service.

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Connections Network (online) Having Courageous Conversations
2026-10-06 10:30 - 11:30
Having Conversations: Strengthening Quality Practice Through Communication

Online Professional Learning Session
Open, honest, and respectful communication is essential to building strong relationships and maintaining high-quality practice. Aligned to the 5 Roots of Quality Practice, this professional learning session will explore how courageous conversations can support trust, professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement within education and care settings.
Participants will build confidence in navigating challenging discussions, providing constructive feedback, addressing concerns, and engaging in meaningful conversations that strengthen relationships and outcomes for children, families, and teams. Through practical strategies and reflective activities, this session will support educators and leaders to approach difficult conversations with clarity, empathy, and professionalism, fostering a culture where quality practice can flourish.
Ideal for educators, coordinators, educational leaders, and service leaders seeking to strengthen communication and leadership within their teams.

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Connections Network (online) Professional Judgement and Decision Making
2026-11-03 10:30 - 11:30
Professional Judgement and Decision Making: Building Stronger Teams and Quality Practice

Online Professional Learning Session
Professional judgement and decision making influence every aspect of quality practice, from interactions with children and families to how teams collaborate, solve problems, and respond to challenges. Aligned to the 5 Roots of Quality Practice, this professional learning session explores how thoughtful decision making supports professional relationships, team culture, and continuous improvement. Participants will reflect on the factors that influence decisions in education and care settings, including values, ethics, communication, policies, and professional responsibilities. Through practical examples and discussion, educators will strengthen their ability to make informed decisions, navigate differing perspectives, and contribute positively to a culture of trust, accountability, and shared purpose.
This session will provide strategies to support confident decision making, constructive collaboration, and professional conversations that strengthen both individual practice and team effectiveness.
Ideal for educators, coordinators, educational leaders, and service leaders seeking to foster strong team cultures and enhance quality practice through reflective and informed decision making.

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