and a range of community development programs. Her work has been published in a range of national and international journals. She has written for and edited two internationally respected publications jointly with Dr Catherine Patterson and Janet Robertson. Dr Fleet has taught children in Scotland and America and worked for schools in Australia. She is constantly learning from and enjoying her work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are pursuing higher degrees. Her practical experiences led her to an ongoing interest in issues associated with literacy development and the transition to school, as well as tensions between constraints and opportunities in educational settings. Associate Professor Marina Papic Associate Professor Marina Papic is the Director of the Children and Families Research Centre at Macquarie University. She is interested in all aspects of early childhood education, learning and development and is committed to maximising opportunities for young children, families and communities, particularly in rural, regional and remote communities of Australia. Marina has worked in the education field for 30 years and has held various executive roles including Head of Department, Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University and Executive Officer Primary of an Independent College. Marina was a member of a consortium of early childhood experts contracted to develop the national Early Years Learning Framework and a member of a multi-site team involving eleven universities investigating the mathematical thinking of preschool children in rural, regional and remote Australia. Marina currently leads an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant which works closely with rural and remote communities to enhance access to early childhood education and health as well as promote social inclusion. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Supporting positive outcomes for Koorie children in prior to school settings and schools in Morwell Come and join us for a series of professional learning opportunities to explore what it takes to support the success of Koorie children in prior to school settings (kindergartens/long day care) and in schools. These professional learning programs aim to improve the capacity of educators and teachers in prior to school settings and schools to support Koorie children’s connection to Koorie culture during and after transition to school, and to create stronger connections and relationships around children’s transition to school between teachers, educators, children and families. The professional learning also provides an opportunity to build connections and support networking across sectors to strengthen transition to school initiatives. COME TO ONE OR AS MANY WORKSHOPS AS YOU LIKE! FREE EVENT: Funded by the Victorian Department of Education and Training as part of the Transition to School: Supporting Reciprocal Visits project
and a range of community development programs. Her work has been published in a range of national and international journals. She has written for and edited two internationally respected publications jointly with Dr Catherine Patterson and Janet Robertson. Dr Fleet has taught children in Scotland and America and worked for schools in Australia. She is constantly learning from and enjoying her work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are pursuing higher degrees. Her practical experiences led her to an ongoing interest in issues associated with literacy development and the transition to school, as well as tensions between constraints and opportunities in educational settings. Associate Professor Marina Papic Associate Professor Marina Papic is the Director of the Children and Families Research Centre at Macquarie University. She is interested in all aspects of early childhood education, learning and development and is committed to maximising opportunities for young children, families and communities, particularly in rural, regional and remote communities of Australia. Marina has worked in the education field for 30 years and has held various executive roles including Head of Department, Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University and Executive Officer Primary of an Independent College. Marina was a member of a consortium of early childhood experts contracted to develop the national Early Years Learning Framework and a member of a multi-site team involving eleven universities investigating the mathematical thinking of preschool children in rural, regional and remote Australia. Marina currently leads an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant which works closely with rural and remote communities to enhance access to early childhood education and health as well as promote social inclusion. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Supporting positive outcomes for Koorie children in prior to school settings and schools in Morwell Come and join us for a series of professional learning opportunities to explore what it takes to support the success of Koorie children in prior to school settings (kindergartens/long day care) and in schools. These professional learning programs aim to improve the capacity of educators and teachers in prior to school settings and schools to support Koorie children’s connection to Koorie culture during and after transition to school, and to create stronger connections and relationships around children’s transition to school between teachers, educators, children and families. The professional learning also provides an opportunity to build connections and support networking across sectors to strengthen transition to school initiatives. COME TO ONE OR AS MANY WORKSHOPS AS YOU LIKE! FREE EVENT: Funded by the Victorian Department of Education and Training as part of the Transition to School: Supporting Reciprocal Visits project
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