Best Shine Bright Early Years Advisors Podcasts (2025)

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Gender Equity in Early Childhood with Vicki Hall 33:45

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Send us a text Vicki Hall is in conversation with Sophie and Alex, discussing gender justice and the significance of this work in early childhood education. In a time where gender-based violence is on the rise in Australia, the significance of this work cannot be overstated. Gender equity starts in early childhood, and in this episode Vicki talks u…

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Little Scientists in Early Childhood Education with Ana-Luisa Franco 45:06

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Send us a text On this episode we hear from Ana-Luisa Franco from Little Scientists. Come and hear fantastic examples of STEM in early childhood, the inquiry cycle, and Little Scientists recent experience partnering with Play School! Ana-Luisa Franco is the Training Facilitator and Content Developer at Little Scientists. As an Early Childhood Teach…

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Foregrounding First Nations perspectives with Koralynn Dodds 47:43

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Send us a text Alex and Sophie chat with Koralynn Dodds, Early Years Manager of Berrimba Childcare Centre in Echuca. Koralynn is a Yorta Yorta, Wiradjuri and Maori woman who has been an early childhood educator for 7 years. She is the mother of 8 young children, and attended Berrimba childcare herself as a child and now the Early Years Manager Kora…

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Shine On Book Club - children's book recommendations 24:31

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Send us a text Welcome to the Shine On Book Club! Alex and Sophie share some book recommendations that could be great to use in your early childhood educational programs. (These books are recommendations only, please use your discretion when deciding whether or not these will be right for your children).…

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Dr Red Ruby Scarlet in conversation with Alex and Crystal 50:20

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Send us a text Dr Red Ruby Scarlet is an activist, early childhood teacher-researcher, consultant, artist and academic. She holds numerous degrees in early childhood education and performing arts. Red has been working in early childhood for over 30 years and is devoted to creative, imaginative, inclusive practices that promote dignity and integrity…

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Trauma-informed practice with Tracey Farrell 59:41

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Send us a text Alex and Crystal are in conversation with mental health social worker Tracey Farrell. Tracey is known for her passion in supporting infants, children, young people and their families to achieve a felt sense of safety when accessing therapeutic support. Over the past 12 years, Tracey has worked across various children mental health an…

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SRF, developmental psychology and more with Susan Glencross 48:12

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Send us a text Alex and Sophie are in conversation with Susan Glencross, an educational and developmental psychologist at Strathmore Kids, which is a private practice that she runs with her partner Lauren. Susan grew up in the rural area of Darwin and completed her undergraduate studies there, but ended up in Melbourne pursuing her postgraduate tra…

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Inclusive practice in early childhood education with Georgina Goddard 35:55

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Send us a text Sophie and Crystal are in conversation with Georgina Goddard. Georgie is a teacher, Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader at Marong Kindergarten. Before becoming an early childhood teacher, Georgie worked within the disability field for 14 years. From a young age she was lucky enough to experience advocating for, working alongs…

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The Learning Wall: a new early childhood education planning format with Milly Ruff and Sophie Hay 39:09

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Send us a text Sophie is on the other side of the microphone in this episode, as Crystal interviews Sophie and kindergarten teacher Milly Ruff about a style of planning and programming. This is an emergent planning style that Sophie developed and has since been implemented at multiple early childhood education services. It has been tried and tested…

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Assessment and rating in early childhood education with Alex, Crystal and Sophie 45:35

1y ago45:35

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Send us a text Alex, Crystal and Sophie discuss a hot topic in early childhood education - assessment and rating! They share Shine Bright EYM's proven process for supporting early childhood services through assessment and rating, which has led to amazing A&R results.By Shine Bright Early Years Advisors

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Mental health and wellbeing in early childhood education with Be You consultant Nicole Lees 57:43

1+ y ago57:43

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Send us a text Alex and Sophie are in conversation with Nicole Lees. Nicole is a consultant for Be You with Early Childhood Australia. Nicole’s background includes educator and leadership roles, consultancy and research. She spent several years working in the education sector in Japan and South Korea. Nicole’s experience in early childhood educatio…

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Every moment matters in early childhood education with Kathryn Foley 45:53

1+ y ago45:53

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Send us a text Kathryn Foley is kindergarten teacher at Nyah West Kindergarten, where she has taught for 35 years. In this episode, Alex and Sophie speak with Kathryn about making every moment matter in early childhood, being brave in trying new things, what it means to be 'school ready', inquiry based projects, coaching in early childhood spaces a…

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Leadership and professionalism in early childhood education with Belinda Quinn 47:44

1+ y ago47:44

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Send us a text In this episode Crystal and Alex speak to Shine Bright Maiden Gully Early Years Hub manager Belinda Quinn. This conversation covers Belinda's career journey, balancing the demands of leadership, the experience of establishing a brand new early learning centre and all she has learnt along the way. Belinda shares with us the details of…

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Wellbeing and arts-based reflective practice with Amelia Johnson 37:33

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Send us a text In this episode, Crystal and Sophie are in conversation with Amelia Johnson. Amelia Johnson is a social worker, art therapist and PhD student. She is also a proud mother of 3 adult children, a daughter, sister, niece, aunty, friend and lover of making, creating and enjoying the simple things. She began her career in family support an…

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The Shine Bright Way with Alex, Crystal and Sophie 30:20

1+ y ago30:20

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Send us a text In this episode, Alex, Crystal and Sophie explore their respective backgrounds in early childhood education, what this podcast series is all about, and explain The Shine Bright Way as an organisational philosophy. Are you an early childhood educator or looking to join the profession? This is a podcast for you! The Shine On Podcast wi…

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Bush Kinder with Nicole Howie 43:49

1+ y ago43:49

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Send us a text Have you ever thought about establishing a bush kinder program? In this episode, Alex and Sophie are in conversation with Nicole Howie. We explore what bush kinder looks like at Shine Bright Huntly Kindergarten, the incredible benefits and learning outcomes for children, and the challenges that arise from time to time. With some beau…

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Shine On Podcast Trailer 2:05

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Send us a text In this podcast, we will capture a range of perspectives from practicing teachers and educators, leaders, academics, and innovative thinkers to engage, celebrate, and advocate for the Early Years sector. Drawing inspiration from our guiding philosophy The Shine Bright Way, we’ll be bringing you a series of conversations, inspirations…