The R.E. Ross Trust Seminar - Memory, Attention, Trauma and Learning: Translating Research into Educational Practice
When: Monday 29th August, 2011, 9.30am - 12.30pm (Registration from 9.00am)
Where: Ella Latham Theatre, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville.
The Centre for Community Child Health at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and The R.E. Ross Trust are hosting a seminar
Memory, Attention, Trauma and Learning: Translating Research into Educational Practice.
For more information on this seminar go to the Seminar Information, Program and
Registration Form.
Children's Body Image Development Study The research team from the School of Psychological Science, La Trobe University, is inviting parents with 3-year-old children to participate in a longitudinal research study called Children’s Body Image Development Study to investigate the development of body image in young boys and girls.
Understanding the development of body image and related concerns in young children is very important, both for the development and implementation of age-appropriate body-related health promotion programs and for making sure that the advice given to parents, schools and child care centres is of the highest quality. This study aims to find out more about the influences of age, gender, body size and the social environment on the body image of pre-school children. To find out more about the study click
here KPV’s popular Christmas Book sale is on again with great ideas for gifts for children at your service. With great titles from popular authors such as Margaret Wild, Nick Ward, Margaret Spurling and Joshua Prince, these books priced from just $6 will be a great gift for the children at your service. Download an order form
here New ModelWorks V3 now on sale This publication is an invaluable resource for committees to help your service with scheduling early childhood programs and balancing community demand with industrial, funding and regulatory requirements. Committees will find the examples of program models practical tools for reviewing and planning their own service’s program. To order a copy click
here Pilot Professional Mentoring Program for Early Childhood Teacher The Pilot Professional Mentoring Program for Early Childhood Teachers offers an opportunity for experienced early childhood teachers to mentor new or professionally isolated teachers, to help develop their practice. Mentoring in this program is about developing a reciprocal, respectful and responsive relationship between early childhood teachers to support the deepening of professional understandings, and the enhancement of practice. The mentoring relationship benefits both mentors and mentees.
An application form for Mentors and Mentees is available from the Project Coordinator Jenni Beahan call 9919 7511 or email
ec.mentoring@vu.edu.au. Expressions of interest for participation as either a Mentor or Mentee are due by Friday August 19th.
The Australian College of Optometry children’s services Did you know that 80% of what a child learns at school is presented to them visually? Young children will rarely complain of visual difficulties and may not realise their sight is impaired, however a significant proportion have been found to have visual problems.
There are a number of warning signs to look out for including:
- holding a book too close
- sitting too close to the television
- squinting
- tilting their head
- turning of an eye in our out
- headaches
- lack of concentration.
Early detection allows for intervention and correction. If unaddressed, visual problems can impact on a child’s academic performance as well as their self-confidence.
The Australian College of Optometry (ACO), based in Carlton, offers specialist paediatric services including comprehensive eye examinations and developmental assessments. All Victorian children under the age of 18 are eligible to attend. ACO provides affordable glasses for all patients and those eligible for government concessions will receive further discount. For further information go to
www.aco.org.au or to make an appointment phone 03 9349 7455.
Important legislation changes for managers and committees WorkSafe Victoria has produced a ‘brief guide’ on the Work Health and Safety legislation harmonisation -
What’s changing in Victoria - The guide provides information on changes to a number of areas including:
- Terms and definitions
- Duties under the Act
- Inspector powers
- Penalties
- Health and Safety Representatives
- Transitional arrangements
