House of Assembly: Wednesday, November 15, 2017

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Re-imagining Childhood Early Learning Conference

In reply to Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (28 July 2017). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for Higher Education and Skills): I have been advised of the following:

The $410,000 will include:

A grant to four prototypes. Criteria and a selection process are currently being developed.

Opportunities for the four prototypes to share their research widely.

Professional learning opportunities for the 18 prototype services.

The $500,000 is a contribution towards the costs of the Re-imagining Childhood – A Collaboration of Local and International Perspectives on Early Childhood Conference including venue, catering and keynote speakers' travel and accommodation costs.

The conference is a prestigious event attracting international leaders in early childhood to Adelaide. This will also showcase South Australia's commitment to early childhood development and education, our world class convention centre and our beautiful state.