The Koori Curriculum 2026 Leadership Retreat: Programming, Planning & Pedagogy for Educational Leaders

Koori Curriculum Leadership Retreat 2026

Date: May 7th–9th, 2026
Location: Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, NSW
Tickets: Early Bird: $1,034.65 | General Admission: $1,320.00

Join us for the Koori Curriculum Leadership Retreat 2026, a transformative three-day experience for early childhood educators, directors, consultants, and leaders ready to deepen their cultural capacity and lead reconciliation with confidence.

Held at the beautiful Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, this immersive professional learning experience combines cultural learning, collaborative discussions, and time for rest and reflection on Country.

What to Expect

Across three thoughtfully planned days, you’ll engage in a rich program including:

Thursday 7th May

• Afternoon: Cultural Burning Workshop on Country with Josh Staines

• Evening: Social Meet & Greet — connect with fellow educators and the Koori Curriculum team

Friday 8th May

• Morning: Cultural Walking Tour through the Blue Mountains

• Daytime: Reflective sessions and leadership yarns

• Evening: Cocktail-Making Class with Blue Mountains Gin Company

Saturday 9th May

• Daytime: A day at Lilianfels focused on leadership development, goal setting, yarning circles, and embedding Aboriginal perspectives in early childhood settings

• Afternoon: Guest speaker

This retreat offers the chance to step away from your everyday environment and reconnect with your purpose, surrounded by a like-minded community of educators who share your commitment to meaningful change.

Who It’s For

This event is ideal for:

• Early childhood educators and centre leaders

• Inclusion professionals and educational consultants

• Anyone guiding reconciliation work in early years settings

Why Attend?

• Learn from Aboriginal educators and knowledge holders

• Build cultural capacity and practical leadership skills

• Connect with Country and community

• Walk away inspired, equipped, and ready to take action

Tickets

• Early Bird (limited): $1,034.65

• General Admission: $1,320.00

• Accommodation not included. Book directly with Lilianfels or nearby venues.

Spaces are limited. Book now to be part of this inspiring and transformative professional development experience.