Invigorate 2026 is a new early childhood conference for educators everywhere.
Held annually in South West Sydney, NSW, we welcome early childhood educators and teachersย from across the country to join us for a day of learning and networking via exposure toย creative & innovative teaching methods where we come together to learn how to bestย nourish and nurture the next generation.
Featuring a lineup of Australia’s most renowned early childhood educators andย experts, this day long event will inspire attendees through speeches, panels &ย workshops to look to the future of early childhood education, equipping them withย innovative teaching techniques that incorporate art, music, theatre, technology andย animal-play.
We believe you never stop learning or growing, so we encourage curiosity and sharedย discovery between our attendees so that together we might continue to challengeย and evolve pre-conceived thinking and practice in the early childhood profession.
12th september 2026ย
8:30am-3:30pm
Ottimo Houseย 205 Campbelltown Rd, Denham Court NSW 2565
FREE CAR PARKING
2026 PRESENTERSย
2025 Gallery
Don’t forget to self-nominate this amazing 5hr professional development as Elective PD.
2026 MARKETPLACE
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โญ Speaker Highlight: Tamara Holmesโ
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Tamara has worked in early childhood education for over twenty years, from community childcare to junior primary classrooms.โ
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Tamara currently teaches and learns with pre-schoolers at Pennington Childrenโs Centre, located in a vibrant and diverse community in Adelaideโs west.โ
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Tamaraโs passion for documenting learning, both childrenโs and her own, has developed and refined over time with support from the team of educators and leaders she learns alongside and from the valued mentorship of Prof. Alma Fleet. โ
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Tamara believes in and advocates for pedagogical documentation as a way of working with children and families because it strengthens relationships, makes visible growth and learning over time and values children as capable thinkers. Tamara also identifies pedagogical documentation as a tool for self-reflection. Before becoming an educator, Tamara was (and may well still be) a visual artist; her creative disposition contributes to her love of writing and her aesthetic approach.โ
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โญ Speaker Highlight: Adam Christieโ
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Adam Christie works alongside leaders and teams to strengthen practice through leadership development, mentoring, coaching and bespoke professional learning. โ
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Adam holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and Arts from Flinders University and a Diploma in Strategic Leadership. He is co editor of Redefining Planning and Assessment: Seeing Children Through Pedagogical Documentation and is deeply interested in ethics, systems leadership, pedagogical documentation and practitioner inquiry that honour childrenโs learning, thinking and voice.โ
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Kelly Goodsir is a pedagogical leader who walks alongside educators, leaders, and organisations, empowering them to think and learn. ๐ฑ
With over two decades of experience across New Zealand and Australia, her work is grounded in deep listening, intentional inquiry, and a belief in purpose-filled practice. Kelly supports teams to explore the โwhyโ behind their decisions, transforming everyday pedagogical interactions into meaningful opportunities for teaching and learning. ๐โจ
Her approach is both courageous and compassionate- creating space for slow thinking, shared meaning, and the joy of discovery. A published author, sought-after speaker, and engaging facilitator of professional learning, Kelly brings clarity to complexity and connects theory to practice through real-world examples.
She is widely recognised for her commitment to the rights of children and educators, her creative spirit, and her ability to inspire change from the inside out.
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โญ Speaker Highlight: Anthony Semann
Anthony Semann is an agent of change whose work is grounded in a deep commitment to equity, justice and reflective practice.
After qualifying as an early childhood teacher, Anthony spent his early career working in long day care. Eager to learn as much as he could about practice and people, he built his pedagogical knowledge and developed his skills in fostering relationships.
Early on, Anthony also discovered the importance of equity and social justice as a driving force in social change. His desire for learning remains apparent, so too does his commitment to naming inequity, shifting practice towards justice and living a life that embodies all that he preaches.
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โจ Invigorate Conference 2026 โ Sponsorship & Market Stall Opportunities Now Open!ย โจ
Join us onย Saturday 12 September 2026ย at Ottimo Houseย for a powerful day of inspiration, connection and professional growth in the early childhood sector.
Withย around 400 delegates expected, this is your chance to put your brand in front of educators, centre leaders, decision-makers and industry professionals.
๐ผย Why get involved?
โข Promote your brand to a highly targeted audience
โข Build meaningful connections within the sector
โข Showcase your products or services
โข Support professional learning and growth
โข Be part of a warm, uplifting conference experience
๐ย Sponsorship Packages Available
Bronze | SIlver | Gold
Market Stall Add-Onย for direct engagement with delegates
๐ฉย Spots are limited
Secure your sponsorship or stall today: hello@invigorateconference.com.au
โณ Bookings closeย 30 June 2026
Letโs work together to support and inspire the early childhood community ๐ฑ
Here are our speakers for Invigorate Conference 2026.โ
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A carefully curated lineup of inspiring voices, fresh thinking and meaningful conversation.โ
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Bookings are now open. Secure your place today.โ
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https://invigorateconference.com.au/tickets-2026/
Thank you again for making our 2025 Invigorate Conference a memorable one! โ
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Our gallery is LIVE on our website. Follow the link below to view all the happy snaps and feel free to download any you feature in. ๐ธโ
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https://invigorateconference.com.au/gallery-2025/โ
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We look forward to welcoming you back again next year, stay turned for details over the coming months. #InvigorateConference
We love hearing from our passionate attendees on their favourite moments from Invigorate Conference 2025! โ
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Our Invigorate Conference Market Stalls are more than just commerce - they provide networking and relationship opportunities for our guests and businesses invovled!
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Invigorate Early Childhood Conference 2026! ๐๐ผ๐๏ธ๐ณโ
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Date, location and details coming soon - we`ll be back with an amazing line up of inspirational guests one again for 2026! Join us for a day of learning and networking via exposure to creative & innovative teaching methods where we come together to learn how to best nourish and nurture the children in our educational settings.โ
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All Early Childhood Professionals are welcome, so we invite you to please join us for this unmissable, full-day experience. We can`t wait to meet you! โ
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This time last week at the picturesque grounds of Ottimo House. ๐ฟ๐โ
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Stay tuned for dates and information to come on our 2026 Invigorate Conference!
Thank you to all of our wonderful participants of Invigorate 2025 ๐ซโ
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We believe curiosity is a key driver for ongoing success and encourage educators and teachers to view learning as a life-long experience that benefits both their own development and the development of the children in their educational settings.โ
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We hope this networking event inspired you to continue making a difference in the lives of children, and we can`t wait to see the impact of your work. โค๏ธโ
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