Please join us for the launch of new research, Stronger Starts Brighter Futures II, reporting on the early developmental trajectories of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Australia and their access to early childhood education and care.

The research, conducted jointly by Education Futures, University of South Australia and SSI, analyses data from the Australian Early Development Census, and includes a breakdown of findings at the national level and the three most culturally diverse jurisdictions in Australia: New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

At this webinar, you will hear:

a presentation of key findings from the research and key policy asks
the perspectives of key stakeholders in a moderated panel discussion with Q&A

Confirmed panellists include:

Anne Hollonds, National Children’s Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission
Prof Sally Brinkman, Education Futures, UniSA
Sylvana Mahmic, CEO, Plumtree Children’s Services
Kenny Duke, Community Connection and Wellbeing Lead, SSI

Event details are below:

Date: Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm AEST
Location: Online via Zoom - you will be provided a link to join in advance of the event. 

Thank you to our partners is this research: University of South Australia

Thank you to our event partner Early Childhood Australia for supporting this launch.