INDIGENOUS PLAY AND LEARNING FORUM

MOORDITJ KULUNGA KAATITJINY

– SOLID KIDS LEARNING

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN TILL THE 19TH FEBRUARY!

FOR FRIDAY 5TH MARCH 2010


9AM TO 4:30PM

What’s being covered at the forum?

The uniqueness of Aboriginal spirituality and parenting in an Indigenous context; Dads in the early years; Relationships, belonging and identity; Nutrition and active play; Hearing loss and language development, Play and Language; Practical play ideas and activities; and a showcase of WA playgroups and programs.

Who should come?

Parents; playgroup leaders and coordinators; childcare workers; and people working with Aboriginal families with young children (aged birth to five) who want to hear about the latest programs and how to plan successful play and learning experiences for Aboriginal children.

Where is it?

Wollaston Conference Centre – Wollaston Road, Mt Claremont (Perth). For a map click on the following link http://wollastoncollege.com.au/location.htm

Who’s organising it?

This forum is an interagency initiative supported by Playgroup WA (Inc), the Yorganop Indigenous Professional Support Unit, The Smith Family, Department for Communities and Department of Education Office of Early Childhood Development and Learning.

What is the cost?

Registration fees are based on the following categories:

1. Parents and volunteers at playgroups: $30

2. Playgroup workers, childcare workers and para-professionals: $50

3. Other (health & allied health professionals, program coordinators, team leaders etc): $100

Please note, a set number of places has been allocated to each category


For more information about the program and the day contact:

Carol Ryder - Department for Communities 6279 1203 or Carol.Ryder@communities.wa.gov.au

Lesley Murray - Department for Communities 0427013153 or Lesley.Murray@communities.wa.gov.au

Freda Ogilvie - Department of Education and Training (WA) (08) 9841 0302 or

freda.ogilvie1@det.wa.edu.au

Penny Chellew - Playgroup WA (Inc) 9228 8088 or programs@playgroupwa.com.au

Christine Dimovich - Yorganop IPSU 9321 9090 or admin@yipsuwa.org.au

Julie Mckay – The Smith Family 9440 6661 or Julie.Mckay@thesmithfamily.com.au


For queries regarding registrations and payments, please contact Tracy Buchholz at Playgroup WA (Inc) on



08 9228 8088 or email training@playgroupwa.com.au