The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live,... Read More

Kathy is the Head of TraCS (Trauma Consultancy Service) and has worked as a social worker for 30 years. She supports a team of Trauma... Read More

Emily is a program delivery advisor with the eSmart team at the foundation and has been delivering workshops around online safety for two years. Emily... Read More

Narragunnawali supports all schools and early learning services in Australia to develop environments that foster a high level of knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions.

Joanne (Jo) Goodwin is a descendant of the Wonnarua peoples and was born in Singleton, NSW. Jo has extensive experience in the early childhood profession and has worked nationally with a range of not-for-profit organisations and governments to lead innovative programs for children, their families and communities.

Marly is an early childhood professional who has worked in an array of roles in the sector for almost 40 years. Marly is a volunteer with and a proud member of Rainbow Families NSW. For many years Marly has been an advocate for LGBTIQ+ parented families.

Scott Brunelle is the founding board Co-Chair of Rainbow Families. Rainbow Families works to reduce discrimination and disadvantage faced by children of LGBTQ+ parents so they can thrive and shine.

Dr Francis Bobongie Harris is a Senior Lecturer and researcher with the School of Early Childhood and Inclusive Education at Queensland University of Technology.

Fay Hadley is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education and the Director of Education at the School of Education, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.

Professor Lennie Barblett has extensive experience in early childhood education working in preschools then lecturing and researching at Edith Cowan University in the School of Education. She has research interests in quality early childhood curriculum and practices, learning through play, leadership, effective environments and children’s wellbeing.