Upcoming training & events

Tue 27 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

This webinar empowers educators to understand and respond effectively to the impacts of trauma in early childhood and primary education settings.

Wed 28 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Literacy and Numeracy is everywhere! How do we intentionally build children’s literacy and numeracy awareness and skills in appropriate ways in the years before school?

Wed 28 Oct 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2 hours)

A perfect session, Australia-wide, for staff ready to address areas of inclusion and diversity as part of their professional development goals.

Thu 29 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours)

Walker Learning Virtual Study Tour

Fri 30 Oct 2026

8:45 AM - 2:45 PM (6 hours)

Come and see great early childhood practice in action

Wed 4 Nov 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Early Childhood - Teaching & Learning through Play looks at child development in more detail and explores the importance of connection with families as well as building skills and confidence to involve and communicate effectively with parents.

Thu 5 Nov 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

This session is an introductory presentation for primary teachers and leaders wanting to optimise children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.

Thu 5 Nov 2026

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

Fri 6 Nov 2026

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (7 hours)

Starting a Bush Kinder Outdoor Play-Based Learning Program.

Wed 11 Nov 2026

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Create engaging, safe and meaningful environments that promote, engage, and sustain children’s learning through play. School Readiness Funding Approved, NESA Recognised in NSW, and Kindy Uplift supported.

Wed 11 Nov 2026

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Planning and documenting Bush Kinder and linking it back to the preschool curriculum.

Thu 12 Nov 2026

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

This informative webinar is for educators who are implementing Walker Learning and want a deeper understanding of Walker Learning documentation.

Thu 12 Nov 2026

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

The session will focus on the variety of ways literacy, numeracy and subject areas can be strengthened and enhanced during Investigation time.

Wed 18 Nov 2026

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

How do you currently plan and document for the children in your group?

Wed 18 Nov 2026

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)

Why STEM? We recognise that young children learn in an integrated way and that STEM play and learning happens naturally and can be enhanced by the adults working with children.

Thu 19 Nov 2026

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Thu 19 Nov 2026

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Wed 2 Dec 2026

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)

In this motivational session we investigate and share environments that promote and indeed encourage children to play, to be engaged and to challenge themselves.

Wed 9 Dec 2026

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Create engaging, safe and meaningful environments that promote, engage, and sustain children’s learning through play. School Readiness Funding Approved, NESA Recognised in NSW, and Kindy Uplift supported.

20 - 29 Jan 2027

2 weeks, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Educators can complete the core learning components of the Walker Learning Certification Pathway through convenient, self-paced eLearning.

20 - 21 Jan 2027

2 days, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This intensive offers more than professional learning — it’s a chance to transform your teaching practice with an authentic child-centred pedagogy that blends explicit teaching with play and inquiry.

20 - 21 Jan 2027

2 days, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This two-day virtual intensive, equips you with everything you need to start implementing Walker Learning in your school or early years setting.

Wed 20 Jan 2027

10:30 AM - 4:30 PM (6 hours)

By attending our Virtual Study Tour you will gain unique insights into real-life classrooms and discover practical strategies for implementing Pedagogy in Practice.

Thu 21 Jan 2027

10:30 AM - 4:30 PM (6 hours)

See how thoughtfully designed spaces can foster curiosity, independence, and collaboration, while also providing meaningful opportunities to strengthen core literacy and numeracy skills.

Wed 17 Feb 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Create engaging, safe and meaningful environments that promote, engage, and sustain children’s learning through play. School Readiness Funding Approved, NESA Recognised in NSW, and Kindy Uplift supported.

Thu 18 Feb 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

How do you currently plan and document for the children in your group?

Wed 24 Feb 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Bush Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Program is designed to empower and guide early childhood educators on a journey to unlock the full potential of nature-based education.

Wed 24 Feb 2027

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (2 hours)

This Fast Track webinar is ideal if you are commencing at a Walker Learning school or moving into a different year level and are required to implement Walker Learning during the next school year.

Thu 25 Feb 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Wed 3 Mar 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

This informative webinar is for educators who are implementing Walker Learning and want a deeper understanding of Walker Learning documentation.

Wed 3 Mar 2027

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

The session will focus on the variety of ways literacy, numeracy and subject areas can be strengthened and enhanced during Investigation time.

Thu 4 Mar 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Do you want to understand more about why children behave the way they do?

Wed 10 Mar 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Building Resilience in Preschoolers examines how to improve mental health and wellbeing and long term outcomes for children in all areas.

Thu 11 Mar 2027

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours)

Walker Learning Virtual Study Tour

Thu 18 Mar 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Early Childhood - Teaching & Learning through Play looks at child development in more detail and explores the importance of connection with families as well as building skills and confidence to involve and communicate effectively with parents.

Wed 24 Mar 2027

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

In this inspiring session we will explore this simple framework for documentation where the emphasis is on documentation WITH and FOR children rather than ABOUT children.

Thu 25 Mar 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Bush Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Program is designed to empower and guide early childhood educators on a journey to unlock the full potential of nature-based education.

Wed 28 Apr 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Create engaging, safe and meaningful environments that promote, engage, and sustain children’s learning through play. School Readiness Funding Approved, NESA Recognised in NSW, and Kindy Uplift supported.

Thu 29 Apr 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

In this motivational session we investigate and share environments that promote and indeed encourage children to play, to be engaged and to challenge themselves.

Thu 29 Apr 2027

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

All humans have an innate capacity to respond to music and rhythm and positive early experiences can often enhance the benefits and enjoyment of music.

Fri 30 Apr 2027

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (7 hours)

Starting a Bush Kinder Outdoor Play-Based Learning Program.

Wed 5 May 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Literacy and Numeracy is everywhere! How do we intentionally build children’s literacy and numeracy awareness and skills in appropriate ways in the years before school?

Wed 12 May 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Thu 13 May 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

An educators guide to the successful implementation of a Bush Kinder program.

Thu 13 May 2027

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Ready Set Go! Is this Child Ready for Kindergarten or School? This popular session examines the elements to consider in fostering a smooth transition to school.

Tue 18 May 2027

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (7 hours)

Starting a Bush Kinder Outdoor Play-Based Learning Program.

Wed 19 May 2027

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours)

Walker Learning Virtual Study Tour

Thu 27 May 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

This session is an introductory presentation for primary teachers and leaders wanting to optimise children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.

Thu 27 May 2027

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

Wed 9 Jun 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Building Resilience in Preschoolers examines how to improve mental health and wellbeing and long term outcomes for children in all areas.

Thu 10 Jun 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Bush Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Program is designed to empower and guide early childhood educators on a journey to unlock the full potential of nature-based education.

Wed 16 Jun 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Early Childhood - Teaching & Learning through Play looks at child development in more detail and explores the importance of connection with families as well as building skills and confidence to involve and communicate effectively with parents.

Thu 17 Jun 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Why STEM? We recognise that young children learn in an integrated way and that STEM play and learning happens naturally and can be enhanced by the adults working with children.

Wed 23 Jun 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Planning and documenting Bush Kinder and linking it back to the preschool curriculum.

Wed 21 Jul 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Create engaging, safe and meaningful environments that promote, engage, and sustain children’s learning through play. School Readiness Funding Approved, NESA Recognised in NSW, and Kindy Uplift supported.

Wed 28 Jul 2027

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

All humans have an innate capacity to respond to music and rhythm and positive early experiences can often enhance the benefits and enjoyment of music.

Wed 4 Aug 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Thu 5 Aug 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Building Resilience in Preschoolers examines how to improve mental health and wellbeing and long term outcomes for children in all areas.

Wed 11 Aug 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Bush Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Program is designed to empower and guide early childhood educators on a journey to unlock the full potential of nature-based education.

Wed 11 Aug 2027

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

This session is an introductory presentation for primary teachers and leaders wanting to optimise children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.

Wed 18 Aug 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

This informative webinar is for educators who are implementing Walker Learning and want a deeper understanding of Walker Learning documentation.

Wed 18 Aug 2027

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

The session will focus on the variety of ways literacy, numeracy and subject areas can be strengthened and enhanced during Investigation time.

Thu 19 Aug 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Do you want to understand more about why children behave the way they do?

Wed 25 Aug 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Create engaging, safe and meaningful environments that promote, engage, and sustain children’s learning through play. School Readiness Funding Approved, NESA Recognised in NSW, and Kindy Uplift supported.

Thu 26 Aug 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

How do you currently plan and document for the children in your group?

Thu 2 Sep 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

An educators guide to the successful implementation of a Bush Kinder program.

Thu 2 Sep 2027

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Ready Set Go! Is this Child Ready for Kindergarten or School? This popular session examines the elements to consider in fostering a smooth transition to school.

Wed 8 Sep 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Early Childhood - Teaching & Learning through Play looks at child development in more detail and explores the importance of connection with families as well as building skills and confidence to involve and communicate effectively with parents.

Thu 9 Sep 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Planning and documenting Bush Kinder and linking it back to the preschool curriculum.

Wed 13 Oct 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Create engaging, safe and meaningful environments that promote, engage, and sustain children’s learning through play. School Readiness Funding Approved, NESA Recognised in NSW, and Kindy Uplift supported.

Wed 13 Oct 2027

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)

In this motivational session we investigate and share environments that promote and indeed encourage children to play, to be engaged and to challenge themselves.

Thu 14 Oct 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Bush Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Program is designed to empower and guide early childhood educators on a journey to unlock the full potential of nature-based education.

Thu 14 Oct 2027

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

In this inspiring session we will explore this simple framework for documentation where the emphasis is on documentation WITH and FOR children rather than ABOUT children.

Wed 20 Oct 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Building Resilience in Preschoolers examines how to improve mental health and wellbeing and long term outcomes for children in all areas.

Thu 21 Oct 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Thu 21 Oct 2027

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

In this research based, theoretical and practical professional development session, we share the benefits of nature exposure, what nature-based practice looks and feels like

Wed 27 Oct 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Literacy and Numeracy is everywhere! How do we intentionally build children’s literacy and numeracy awareness and skills in appropriate ways in the years before school?

Thu 28 Oct 2027

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours)

Walker Learning Virtual Study Tour

Wed 3 Nov 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Early Childhood - Teaching & Learning through Play looks at child development in more detail and explores the importance of connection with families as well as building skills and confidence to involve and communicate effectively with parents.

Thu 4 Nov 2027

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

This session is an introductory presentation for primary teachers and leaders wanting to optimise children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.

Thu 4 Nov 2027

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

Fri 5 Nov 2027

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (7 hours)

Starting a Bush Kinder Outdoor Play-Based Learning Program.

Wed 10 Nov 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Create engaging, safe and meaningful environments that promote, engage, and sustain children’s learning through play. School Readiness Funding Approved, NESA Recognised in NSW, and Kindy Uplift supported.

Wed 10 Nov 2027

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Planning and documenting Bush Kinder and linking it back to the preschool curriculum.

Thu 11 Nov 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

This informative webinar is for educators who are implementing Walker Learning and want a deeper understanding of Walker Learning documentation.

Thu 11 Nov 2027

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

The session will focus on the variety of ways literacy, numeracy and subject areas can be strengthened and enhanced during Investigation time.

Wed 17 Nov 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

How do you currently plan and document for the children in your group?

Wed 17 Nov 2027

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)

Why STEM? We recognise that young children learn in an integrated way and that STEM play and learning happens naturally and can be enhanced by the adults working with children.

Thu 18 Nov 2027

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Thu 18 Nov 2027

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Wed 16 Feb 2028

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Create engaging, safe and meaningful environments that promote, engage, and sustain children’s learning through play. School Readiness Funding Approved, NESA Recognised in NSW, and Kindy Uplift supported.

Wed 23 Feb 2028

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Bush Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Program is designed to empower and guide early childhood educators on a journey to unlock the full potential of nature-based education.

Thu 24 Feb 2028

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Wed 8 Mar 2028

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Building Resilience in Preschoolers examines how to improve mental health and wellbeing and long term outcomes for children in all areas.

Thu 16 Mar 2028

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Early Childhood - Teaching & Learning through Play looks at child development in more detail and explores the importance of connection with families as well as building skills and confidence to involve and communicate effectively with parents.

Thu 23 Mar 2028

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Bush Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Program is designed to empower and guide early childhood educators on a journey to unlock the full potential of nature-based education.

Wed 26 Apr 2028

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Create engaging, safe and meaningful environments that promote, engage, and sustain children’s learning through play. School Readiness Funding Approved, NESA Recognised in NSW, and Kindy Uplift supported.

Fri 28 Apr 2028

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (7 hours)

Starting a Bush Kinder Outdoor Play-Based Learning Program.

Wed 10 May 2028

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Tue 16 May 2028

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (7 hours)

Starting a Bush Kinder Outdoor Play-Based Learning Program.

Wed 7 Jun 2028

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Building Resilience in Preschoolers examines how to improve mental health and wellbeing and long term outcomes for children in all areas.

Thu 8 Jun 2028

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Bush Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Program is designed to empower and guide early childhood educators on a journey to unlock the full potential of nature-based education.

Wed 14 Jun 2028

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Early Childhood - Teaching & Learning through Play looks at child development in more detail and explores the importance of connection with families as well as building skills and confidence to involve and communicate effectively with parents.

Wed 19 Jul 2028

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)

Create engaging, safe and meaningful environments that promote, engage, and sustain children’s learning through play. School Readiness Funding Approved, NESA Recognised in NSW, and Kindy Uplift supported.

Wed 2 Aug 2028

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Thu 3 Aug 2028

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Building Resilience in Preschoolers examines how to improve mental health and wellbeing and long term outcomes for children in all areas.

Wed 9 Aug 2028

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

Bush Kinder - Starting an Outdoor Learning Program is designed to empower and guide early childhood educators on a journey to unlock the full potential of nature-based education.