Catholic Schools NSW is thrilled to invite early years educators to the 2025 Early Years Symposium.

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 (Term 3, Week 7)

Time: 9am – 3pm

Location: Australian Catholic University - North Sydney Offices

8-20 Napier Street Tenison Woods House North Sydney, NSW 2060 Australia

Cost: $160

In light of recent national events highlighting critical gaps in child safety and wellbeing, Catholic Schools NSW is honoured to welcome Commissioner Anne Hollonds to the Early Years Symposium.

Commissioner Hollonds, Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner, has been a leading voice calling for urgent reforms in early childhood care and education. This is a rare opportunity to engage directly with her on live issues shaping the future of child safety, leadership, and policy in the early years space.

Featured speakers include:

Br David Hall fms
Dean of La Salle Academy, Australian Catholic University
Br David Hall will offer an insightful Catholic perspective on the day’s theme, thoughtfully aligning it with the spiritual significance of the Jubilee Year of Hope.

Dr Amie Fabry
Director of Early Childhood, The Learning Future
We are pleased to welcome Dr Amie Fabry, a passionate educator, researcher, and thought leader in early childhood education. In this session, Dr Fabry will explore the critical role of early childhood leadership in shaping school cultures that support children’s transitions and lifelong learning. Drawing on her groundbreaking PhD research and her pioneering framework, Lead with Intention, she will challenge us to rethink how we position the early years within the broader school ecosystem.
Topic: Leading Early Years for the Future: The Case for Early Childhood Leadership in Schools

Experts from the Australian Institute of Family Studies
Presenting key findings from their rapid evidence review on Understanding Preschool Delivery and other significant early years research.

This event is designed for NSW Catholic early childhood educators, teachers, and leaders committed to empowering children (0–8) to thrive in the early years and beyond.

Click here to register - Tickets are limited!          

If you have any questions, please email our Education Officers – Early Learning

Bridie Stanger on bridie.stanger@mn.catholic.edu.au

Rachelle Mitchell on rachelle.mitchell@mn.catholic.edu.au