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.

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

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