ECA Podcast Series
by Early Childhood Australia
Latest episode
#42 Let’s Talk About … The art of care giving (Part 2)
#42 Let’s Talk About … The art of care giving (Part 2)
About this podcast
Early Childhood Australia proudly presents the ECA Podcast, bringing early childhood experts into conversations that matter. Join us in reflection and the sharing of experiences and professional perspectives as we delve into early childhood pedagogy, practice and sector challenges.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 42 episodes
- #42 Let’s Talk About … The art of care giving (Part 2) · 13 min · Season 6 Episode 9In this episode, Caroline and Emma, masters of occupational therapy students from Charles Darwin University explore The Art of Caregiving! This one’s all about you — the parent…
- #41 Let’s Talk About … Supporting emotional regulation (Part 1) · 20 min · Season 6 Episode 5In this episode, Caroline and Emma, masters of occupational therapy students from Charles Darwin University, explore what self-regulation really means for children. They’ll…
- #40 Let’s Talk About … Not misbehaved, just misunderstood. Understanding, Celebrating and Supporting children with ADHD · 16 min · Season 6 Episode 4In this episode, Bianca and Kyla, masters of occupational therapy students from Charles Darwin University, explore how children with ADHD experience the world, and how a…
- #39 Let’s Talk About …When big feeling turn physical – Masters of OT students Charles Darwin University Kyla Russell and Bianca Plug · 16 min · Season 6 Episode 3In this episode, Bianca and Kyla, masters of occupational therapy students from Charles Darwin University, discuss when big feelings for young children turn physical, and how you…
- #38 Let's Talk About... Risky Play · 18 min · Season 6 Episode 2In this episode, Early Childhood Practitioners Michelle and Charlie unpack the world of risky play in early childhood, and how to join in the fun!
- #37 Diving into Victoria's Child Information Sharing Scheme Part 2 · 20 min · Season 6 Episode 1In this episode, we talk with Ashley Howden (FKA) and Kelly Brand (Foundation House) to discuss how early childhood professionals can support families from diverse backgrounds…
- #36 Let’s Talk About …Transitioning to School: Turning Chaos into Calm · 15 min · Season 5 Episode 5In this podcast we will explore how to create a smooth morning routine before school by supporting positive transitions. We will hear from occupational therapy students Maia and…
- #35 Let’s Talk About … toilet training adventures for every child’s senses · 14 min · Season 5 Episode 4In this podcast, occupational therapy students Steph and Maia will talk to us about the importance of toileting and also share some practical tips to help support children…
- #34 Let’s Talk About … W-sitting and walking patterns: Typical development or concern? · 14 min · Season 5 Episode 3In this podcast, Early Childhood Specialists Viola and Aline talk to ECA NT Physiotherapist Amy who explains why Allied Health Professionals are so interested in W-sitting…
- #33 Reconciliation as an action at Evelyn Scott Preschool · 18 min · Season 5 Episode 2In this special podcast episode, Dr Amy Graham from ECA is in conversation with Nikki Ross from the Evelyn Scott Preschool. Together, they will discuss reconciliation as an…
- #32 Let's Talk About... Sparking Communication · 20 min · Season 5 Episode 1In this podcast, Early Childhood Specialist Zoë outlines information to support and encourage language development for your child. This information has been taken from the Hanen…
- #15 Using trauma-informed practice to foster inclusion with Jo Grimmond · 11 min · Season 2 Episode 9Trauma-informed practice is vital when supporting children and families who have experienced vulnerability. In this episode, we will be taking a close look at how educators can…
- #31 Diving into Victoria’s Child Information Sharing Scheme · 19 min · Season 4 Episode 4In this special episode, we talk with Julie Large and Alistair Gibbs to unfold Victoria’s Child information sharing scheme for supporting Jayden’s transition to primary school…
- #30 What every parent needs to know - Top tips · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 3For our final episode in this series, Associate Professor Kate Highfield and Dr Fiona Scott will share their top tips and practical ways to support families in a digital age. The…
- #29 Digital literacy matters – raising literate children in a digital age · 20 min · Season 4 Episode 2In this episode, we will explore what digital literacy is and why it is important to develop good digital literacy from an early age. Technology itself is continuously evolving…
- #28 Setting the scene – children’s digital lives · 20 min · Season 4 Episode 1In this series of the ECA Podcast, Partnering with parents in the early years – Tech and Media join Associate Professor Kate Highfield and Dr Fiona Scott, as they discuss current…
- #27 Special episode: The Voice to Parliament with Thomas Mayo · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 9In this very special episode of the ECA podcast, we talk with Thomas Mayo, a signatory of and advocate for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Thomas discusses the importance of…
- #26 Seventh Landing - Play · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 8In this final episode of Talking Pedagogies we will be exploring the last pedagogical landing – Play. In 2022, ECA launched the draft Statement on Play and it is hoped that it…
- #25 Sixth Landing - Teaching and Assessment for Learning · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 7In this episode, we will be exploring our sixth and second last landing – Teaching and Assessment for Learning. This is an area that we tend to avoid yet, it is a tidal wave…
- #24 Fifth Landing - Relationships with Children, Families and Community · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 6In this episode we will be exploring our fifth landing – Relationships with Children, Families and Community. We will unpack what makes this commitment uniquely Australian and…







