Sandbox Society
Leaders Solving Sector Challenges Together
Are you an Approved Provider, Director, Nominated Supervisor, or Family Day Care Coordinator?
You're invited to attend our Sandbox Society Meetings.
WHAT IS IT:
The Sandbox Society is a FREE relaxed virtual meetup/online meeting facilitated by EPEC Education, where early childhood and Outside School Hours Care leaders come together to connect, work together, and develop workable solutions for the most difficult problems facing our industry.
Your on-the-ground feedback shapes EPEC Education’s training and support tools so they’re practical, and current.
It’s casual in feel, serious in purpose: turning real insights into real solutions for services and students.
FACILITATORS:
- Debra Kearney
- Dr Mary Anne Hall
FOCUS TOPIC:
Supporting Children and Families During the Holiday Season
WHEN:
Tuesday 9th December 2025
QLD: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
NT: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
WA: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
SA: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
WHERE:
Microsoft Teams (Online Meeting)
SESSION AGENDA:
WELCOME & CHECK-IN
- Quick introductions and warm-up question:
“What’s one thing you’re looking forward to this holiday season?”
MAIN DISCUSSION: HOLIDAY SEASON IMPACT ON CHILDREN & FAMILIES
ADDITIONAL TOPICS:
TOPIC A: CHILD WELLBEING & MENTAL HEALTH IN ECEC SETTINGS
- How do you recognise early signs of stress or anxiety in children?
- What strategies do you use to promote emotional resilience?
- How do you support families when a child is struggling emotionally?
TOPIC B: INCLUSION AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
- How do you recognise early signs of stress or anxiety in children?
- How do you ensure all children feel represented and included in your program?
- What strategies do you use to celebrate diversity meaningfully?
OPEN FLOOR & FEEDBACK
- Reflections and suggestions
