Melton City Council is pleased to present its 2025/26 professional development calendar for early years educators working in the City of Melton.

With a focus on family-centred, child focused, and strength-based strategies these engaging sessions are free to attend.

Providers participating in this professional development series include:

• Level Playground – FVREE Free from Family Violence
• Noahs Ark
• Community Child Care Association
• InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence

Melton City Council’s Access to Early Learning (AEL) 2025/26 professional development series is for Early Childhood Educators working within the City of Melton. All sessions are delivered online. Registrations are essential.

WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2025

Responding to Resistance to Gender Equity

• WHERE: Online
• TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
• COST: Free
• REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 15 October
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WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2025

Body Safety: Deepening the Conversation

• WHERE: Online
• TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
• COST: Free
• REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 12 November
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WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY & 4 MARCH 2026

Challenging Conversations with Parents & Carers

• WHERE: Online
• TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm (2 x 1hr sessions)
• COST: Free
• REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 11 February
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THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2026

Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice

• WHERE: Online
• TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
• COST: Free
• REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 12 March
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WEDNESDAY 6 MAY 2026

Confidentiality & Courageous Conversations

• WHERE: Online
• TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
• COST: Free
• REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 29 April
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WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE 2025

Culturally Responsive Practice: Family Violence

• WHERE: Online
• TIME: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
• COST: Free
• REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 3 June
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