The NSW Department of Education, as the regulatory authority for early childhood education and care (ECEC), is committed to supporting the ECEC sector to provide services that are culturally responsive, safe and welcoming for Aboriginal children and their families.

As part of this commitment, the department is hosting a series of 5 in-person masterclasses across Sydney and regional NSW in June, where Persons with Management or Control (PMCs) will have the opportunity to reflect on their own lived experiences and deepen their understanding of cultural safety in the context of ECEC leadership.

About the Aboriginal Cultural Safety Masterclass for PMCs

The Aboriginal Cultural Safety Masterclass will support PMCs to make culturally informed decisions that positively influence service environments, relationships and outcomes for children and families.

PMCs will learn from experienced facilitators about the importance of Aboriginal cultural safety and how the Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework can provide guidance and support for their services to roll out and embed culturally safe practices. The session recognises that Aboriginal cultural safety is an ongoing journey and the learning is continuous.

Key details

Expressions of interest are now open for the in-person masterclasses in:

• 5 June – Dubbo
• 12 June – Riverwood
• 17 June – Tuggerah
• 19 June – Blacktown/Penrith
• 27 June – Tamworth.

This opportunity is for PMCs who are motivated and passionate about embedding cultural safety across their organisation.

Places are limited to 15-20 participants in each location.

Expressions of interest close Friday 23 May 2025.

Successful applicants will be contacted via email on the week commencing Monday 26 May 2025.

More information

Contact the Early Childhood Education and Care Information and Enquiries team on ececd@det.nsw.edu.au or 1800 619 113.