ECA Podcast Series

In this episode, Caroline and Emma, masters of occupational therapy students from Charles Darwin University explore  The Art of Caregiving ! This one’s all about you — the parent, carer, or educator at home. When you’re feeling calm and supported, your child picks up on that and learns how to manage their own feelings too. 

In this episode, Caroline and Emma, masters of occupational therapy students from Charles Darwin University, explore what self-regulation really means for children. They’ll unpack why children can’t always “just calm down,” introduce Dan Siegel’s “flipping your lid” analogy, and share how co-regulation with parents, family members, and educators helps children learn to steady themselves.

In this episode, Bianca and Kyla, masters of occupational therapy students from Charles Darwin University, explore how children with ADHD experience the world, and how a strengths-based, neuro-affirming approach can make a real difference for children and their families.

In this episode, Bianca and Kyla, masters of occupational therapy students from Charles Darwin University, discuss when big feelings for young children turn physical, and how you can help.

In this episode, Early Childhood Practitioners Michelle and Charlie unpack the world of risky play in early childhood, and how to join in the fun!

In this episode, we talk with Ashley Howden (FKA) and Kelly Brand (Foundation House) to discuss how early childhood professionals can support families from diverse backgrounds when using the Child Information Sharing Scheme.

In this podcast we will explore how to create a smooth morning routine before school by supporting positive transitions. We will hear from occupational therapy students Maia and Steph who will share their top tips and practical strategies for building an easy, stress-free start to the school day.  Visual schedules & social stories:  ecant.org.au   Positive partnerships:  https://www.positivepa...

In this podcast, occupational therapy students Steph and Maia will talk to us about the importance of toileting and also share some practical tips to help support children through their toileting adventure.  Link to resources: https://www.ecant.org.au/for-families

In this podcast, Early Childhood Specialists Viola and Aline talk to ECA NT Physiotherapist Amy who explains why Allied Health Professionals are so interested in W-sitting, in-toe/out-toe and toe walking. They will help us understand whether children are developing typically in this area and when professional help should be sought, as well as providing practical strategies to support the process.

In this special podcast episode, Dr Amy Graham from ECA is in conversation with Nikki Ross from the Evelyn Scott Preschool. Together, they will discuss reconciliation as an action and highlight how Evelyn Scott Preschool embed reconciliation in every aspect of their preschool program and service culture.  

In this podcast, Early Childhood Specialist Zoë outlines information to support and encourage language development for your child. This information has been taken from the Hanen Centre, SPARK training and book,  It Takes Two to Talk: A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Language Delays .

Trauma-informed practice is vital when supporting children and families who have experienced vulnerability. In this episode, we will be taking a close look at how educators can become more confident with using trauma-informed practice.

In this special episode, we talk with Julie Large and Alistair Gibbs to unfold Victoria’s Child information sharing scheme for supporting Jayden’s transition to primary school. This scheme allows authorised organisations to information to support child wellbeing or safety.

For our final episode in this series, Associate Professor Kate Highfield and Dr Fiona Scott will share their top tips and practical ways to support families in a digital age. The episode will outline the importance of parent engagement, ongoing conversations, setting expectations and making technology work for your family.

In this episode, we will explore what digital literacy is and why it is important to develop good digital literacy from an early age. Technology itself is continuously evolving and change can be frightening but there are some key skills that children need so they can navigate that world however it may shift. Join Associate Professor Kate Highfield in conversation with Dr Fiona Scott as they explor...

In this series of the ECA Podcast, Partnering with parents in the early years – Tech and Media join Associate Professor Kate Highfield and Dr Fiona Scott, as they discuss current research and explore practical strategies to help build children’s digital literacy and support healthy digital engagement. With a focus on supporting parents and carers, this podcast is ideal for parents, carers and educ...

In this very special episode of the ECA podcast, we talk with Thomas Mayo, a signatory of and advocate for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Thomas discusses the importance of voting ‘Yes’ in the upcoming referendum to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Australian Constitution—a position ECA wholeheartedly supports. He also explains why we owe it to our children, who understand th...

In this final episode of Talking Pedagogies we will be exploring the last pedagogical landing – Play. In 2022, ECA launched the draft Statement on Play and it is hoped that it will assist educators and teachers to articulate the power of play – something we know we have at times struggled with over the years. This episode will examine the idea that perhaps it is the place of play in the context of...

In this episode, we will be exploring our sixth and second last landing – Teaching and Assessment for Learning. This is an area that we tend to avoid yet, it is a tidal wave coming at us. We will unpack why this is an opportunity rather than a sacrifice and how it can support the notion of knowing about where children are at in their learning journey.

In this episode we will be exploring our fifth landing – Relationships with Children, Families and Community. We will unpack what makes this commitment uniquely Australian and how relationships with families and communities cultivate active citizenship and are central to outcomes for children.

In this episode, we will be exploring our fourth landing – Technology. In services around the country, educators and teachers are using technology to document and communicate. Irrespective of your level of expertise, it is safe to say that digital is here to stay.

In this episode, we will be exploring our third landing – Nature Pedagogy. Ever since we began our unique Australian Pedagogies conversation last year, this seems to have become more and more fundamental to practising early childhood pedagogy in Australia – so much so that most of us take it for granted.

In this episode we will be exploring the second landing – Inclusion, with a foundation in post-modern perspectives. These are the challenges to privileged ways of constructing knowledge and invite us to critically reflect on how our theories and actions can advantage some while disadvantages others.

In this episode, we will explore our first (and arguably) our most important landing, First Nation’s Perspectives or as we know it in the updated Early Years Learning Framework – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing. Any attempt to define Australian early childhood pedagogy must rightly begin with a profound and systemic recognition that teaching and learning has...

Join Dr Sandra Cheeseman and Catharine Hydon in the first episode of the ECA Podcast, Talking Pedagogies where they will revisit the question Is there a unique Australian Pedagogy? They will recap the seven pedagogical landings that were shared by teachers and educators based on what they saw as unique to our country and people.