“The Social Justice Group has an interesting history. It arose out of a number of groups that were operating before 1995 focusing on Anti Bias issues. 1995 was the ‘International Year of Tolerance’ and a number of people within these groups were invited to get together to organise a conference addressing related early childhood issues within the ‘International Year of Tolerance’. The conference was a huge success, though more importantly, those of us who were part of the conference organising committee (Betty Hopson, Leonie Arthur, Kerryn Jones, Sandra Cheeseman, Louise Brennan, Chris Legg, Anthea Hotten) found that we really enjoyed working together. We were like minded people that had particular views around social justice issues and so we felt inspired through the organisation of the conference. At the completion of the conference we had a wrap up session where we wanted to evaluate the conference…and that’s how the group began”
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We are pleased to release the program for the 8th Annual Conference. The details are below:
When: Saturday 4 June 2011
Where: Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo St, Redfern
Time: 8.30am – 4.00pm
Cost: $35 per person, payable in cash on the day
Register: Complete the registration form attached below and email to:
conference@socialjusticeinearlychildhood.org
Link to Google maps of venue location: Click here
We hope to see you there!
SJIEC 2010 Annual Conference
The 7th annual conference was held on Saturday 5 June 2010 at Redfern Community Centre, Sydney. We had one of our biggest conferences ever, including both the number of presenters and the number of attendees.
Participants were treated to a huge range of topics covered in workshops and keynote addresses. A smorgasboard of warm soup was dished up for lunch during which the pre-launch of Talkin’ up and speakin’ out was held (see below for more details).
Overall, we had exceptional positive feedback from attendees and we thank all those who attended and made the day a true success. Thank you also to all the presenters who contributed their time and energy into preparing their provocative and inspiring presentations.
Pre-Book-Launch: Talkin' up and speakin' out: Aboriginal and multicultural voices in early childhood
The SJIEC 2010 Annual Conference was proud to host the pre-launch of Talkin’ up and speakin’ out: Aboriginal and multicultural voices in early childhood, edited by Dr Miriam Giugni and Kerry Mundine, published by Pademelon Press.
Many of the book’s authors were in attendance at the conference as both organisers, presenters and attendees. Associate Professor Kerry Robinson and Dr Criss Jones Diaz from the University of Western Sydney spoke in high regard for the editors and contributors. The order form can be downloaded below.
Palestine Preschool Concert
SJIEC is proud to support the Palestine Preschool Concert, a fundraising event organised for chidlren in the West Bank, Palestine. Hosted by comedian Steve Philp, come along for an afternoon of great music. Download the flyer below for details on musicians.
Date: Sunday 28 March 2010
Time: From 4pm
Where: The Annandale Hotel
Tickets: $30 at the door in or from www.annandale.com
Early Years Learning Framework Practitioner Forum
ACCS NSW in association with SJIEC and ECA NSW invite you to be part of a forum: Making sense of Belonging, Being & Becoming – The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia: What Does it all mean?
Thursday 20 August 2009
4.45 – 7.00pm
Hellenic Art Theatre, Building 36, 142 Addison Road Marrickville
RSVP essential to accs@iinet.net.au
Sandra Cheeseman and Jennifer Sumsion, two highly regarded authors who were members of the core writing team of the consortium awarded the tender to write the EYLF, have agreed to be part of this important initiative, engaging in an active conversation with practitioners about the document.
See flyer below for further details
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The 2009 Conference, held at the new venue of Redfern Community Centre on Saturday 28 March, was a great success. Attendees enjoyed excellent presentations and indepth discussions throughout the day.
Public Lecture - Stress and Babies in Childcare
In May, a public lecture will be given by Professor Margaret Sims, on stress and babies in childcare. The event is sponsored by Community Child Care, Semann and Slattery and the 1:4 Make it Law Campaign, and hosted by the Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University. The details are:
Date: Tuesday 13 May
Time: 6.00 – 7.30pm
Where: Building E7B, Lecture Theatre 4, Macquarie University
RSVP: Rebecca Clifford, 8922 6420, Rebeccaclifford@ccccnsw.org.au
The flyer for this event is below. The lecture is free.
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This year, we are able to post items and information that came out of our conference on the website. For names and affiliations of people featured in the photographs above, run the mouse over each image and a text box will appear with information about each photo.
Watch the space below, as presenters’ slides and notes will be posted here, as well as the notes SJIEC members took on the day.
NSW Anti-Homophobia Interagency Conference: "That's So Gay"
Who: For teachers, students, education lecturers, student welfare workers and counsellors, parents, health workers, youth workers and other interested parties.
Date: Wednesday 16 April 2008
Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm
Where: NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills NSW
Lunch and refreshments will be served throughout the day
What: Keynote presentations will touch on key themes, which will be explored further in a range of workshop streams that will run throughout the day
More information contained in the Conference Flyer below.
SJIEC participation in Mardi Gras 2008!
Members of the Social Justice in Early Childhood Group first participated in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade in March 2001. This year, SJIEC entered a walking float in the 30th Anniversary of the Sydney Mardi Gras parade. More images are contained in the download below.