Recently I taught the cluster of units pertaining to culture and diversity; teaching students the importance of inclusion and ensuring that all staff, families and children feel a strong sense of belonging in our education and care services.

I have taught these units fo...

Sometimes our practice is challenged. Someone may question why we have chosen to do something a certain way or questions a choice we’ve made. How do you react? 
 

I encourage you to stop and reflect next time you find yourself in that position. Ask yourself two simple q...

Simon Sinek created The Golden Circle. The concept is simple; successful organisations create their foundation by first addressing WHY they exist, then HOW they go about their mission and finally WHAT they essentially do.

You may already know what your company sells and...

This week in class we have explored the notion:

People are all different, yet inherently the same.

We have pondered this in-depth recently and reflected on resulting questions such as:

- If we are all the same, why do we have the capacity to treat other people so badly?

-...

Everyone has a story.

Long ago, Aboriginal people did not use the written word to share stories and events, the use of symbols and artwork was most common.

You may notice some of these symbols in genuine Aboriginal artwork today.

We all have a story to share. If you were...

This week we explored the all important s

ense of Belonging.

Where is your most favourite space to be? Where do you feel like you belong? 
What feelings and emotions come to mind when you think about that place/space? 
 

Comfort, safety, security, acceptance, love, r...

Urie Bronfenbrenner was a Russian-born, American psychologist, who is still known today for his theories regarding child development. He wrote books and communicated some amazing things about children. One of my favourite Bronfenbrenner quotes is, ‘Each child needs at...