Understand me. Support me. Enable me.

Reimagine Australia’s 2025 Conference
26 - 28 October 2025
Manly Pacific, NSW

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Reimagine Australia’s 2025 ChildKind Conference centers on advancing a whole-child, rights-focused approach, aiming to foster best practices and innovations that enhance care for children through cohesive service systems and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Underpinned by the guiding principles of the ChildKind framework, this conference emphasises compassion, trauma-informed care, and family-centered support, creating an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of children across various settings.

The conference will bring together policymakers, educators, healthcare providers, child welfare advocates, and researchers to explore evidence-based practices that prioritize child well-being and development.

Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into practical strategies, policy recommendations, and tools designed to strengthen professional practices, ensuring that each child's unique developmental needs and rights are upheld.

Join us at the Manly Pacific from 26 - 28 October 2025 for this pivotal gathering, where your expertise and commitment will drive positive outcomes for children and their families.

Registration now open

SUPER EARLY BIRD rates apply until 31 December 2024 or until allocation is exhausted.

The ChildKind Best Practice Framework is more than a set of tools - it is a call to action:

The ChildKind 2025 Conference program is rooted in this framework, highlighting the 10 Ways of Working.

The ChildKind Best Practice Framework acknowledges the complexity of supporting children with diverse needs while equipping you with the knowledge and competencies to navigate that complexity with compassion and integrity. The 10 Ways of Working form the foundation of this approach, offering practical, evidence-based strategies to create meaningful impact.

ChildKind is a first-of-its-kind framework that establishes a truly inclusive early childhood developmental model, universally supporting all developing children. By embedding the 10 Ways of Working into everyday practice, we can collectively transform the way we care for and support children.

Together, we can ensure that every child receives the care and support they deserve.

Empowering Every Child: Sessions for growth and wellbeing

  • This theme emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding the unique backgrounds, experiences, and needs of each child. By prioritizing trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity, stakeholders gain insights into the emotional, social, and developmental dimensions of children’s lives, especially those who have experienced hardship. Sessions under this theme will focus on cultivating empathy, enhancing assessment strategies, and applying evidence-based approaches that prioritize listening to children’s voices and understanding their lived experiences as central to effective care and support.

Through themes of Understand Me, Support Me, and Enable Me, the conference underscores a holistic approach to child development—focusing on understanding individual needs, strengthening support networks, and empowering children to thrive in their unique potential.

  • Grounded in the commitment to compassionate and family-centered care, the "Support Me" theme highlights the ways in which service providers, educators, and advocates can work collaboratively with families to create a network of support that strengthens children’s resilience and sense of security. Attendees will explore frameworks and practical tools that promote partnership with caregivers, address social and environmental stressors, and integrate holistic support systems that nurture children’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This theme underscores that meaningful support begins with accessible, equitable resources that empower families to thrive.

  • "Enable Me" centers on empowering children by creating environments and systems that champion their strengths, nurture their potential, and remove barriers to growth. Rooted in the belief that every child has the right to thrive, this theme will explore inclusive practices, adaptable service models, and policies designed to promote autonomy, build confidence, and inspire achievement. Sessions will provide actionable insights on fostering children’s independence, encouraging skill-building, and enabling them to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives, laying a strong foundation for lifelong empowerment and resilience.

Sponsorships packages now available

Secure your spot at the 2025 ChildKind Conference today!