A Child’s-Eye View: Methods for Meaningfully Engaging with Young Children | FREE Professional Development

Join Associate Professor Madeleine Dobson (she/her) for the workshop A Child’s-Eye View: Methods for Meaningfully Engaging with Young Children. Madeleine holds a Ph.D. and B.Ed. (ECE/Hons.) and is an Associate Professor in the School of Education, Associate Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, Associate Editor of Early Child Development & Care, Ambassador for The Valuing Children Initiative, and Chair of the Humanities Inclusion & Belonging Committee.

This engaging workshop will explore practical, rights-based methods to amplify children’s voices and meaningfully involve them in decisions that affect their lives. It is designed to equip professionals working with young children—such as those in community services, early education, and primary schools—with inclusive and caring approaches to engagement.

Workshop details:
📅 Thursday 20th November 2025
⏰ 12:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Child and Parent Centre Carey Park (inside Carey Park Primary School)
💰 Free to attend
👥 Suited for professionals working with young children

This session is proudly presented as part of the Child and Parent Centre Carey Park initiative and underscores Investing in our Youth's commitment to a child safe approach, where children’s rights are embedded in daily practice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and skills in listening to and advocating for children’s rights with respect and care.

Child and Parent Centre Carey Park is managed by Investing in our Youth Inc.