Your union-funded professional learning program
The Early Learning Sector is dynamic, and access to quality professional learning is vital to support the sector to continue to deliver world-class education.
Through Big Steps Professional Learning, we empower educators to unlock your career potential. Our professional development programs provide the essential skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities you need to grow your career with confidence.
We believe real career growth happens when preparation meets opportunity. Whether you’re looking to advance your skills, boost your confidence, or take the next big step in your professional journey.
Big Steps Professional Learning focuses on creating communities of learning and practice, where you can connect over key topics, or domains of interest, to build your pedagogy and practice.
Courses are funded by United Workers Union, and are exclusive to Early Education union members.
Sarah Louise Nelson - 'Every Voice Leads' Series
United Workers Union is proud to offer an exclusive 3-part leadership series in partnership with Sarah Louise – early childhood teacher, PhD candidate, and advocate for relational leadership and everyday influence.
Across 3 focused webinars, Sarah Louise will guide educators to grow your impact through practical, values-driven advocacy and leadership – no matter your role.
Webinar 1: The Educator as Advocate
Thurs 28 Aug, 7–8pm AEST
Webinar 2: Educational Leadership as Relational Advocacy Thurs 11 Sept, 7–8pm AEST
Webinar 3: The Nominated Supervisor as a System Advocate Thurs 6 Nov, 7–8pm AEST
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ECA National Conference 2024 in Meanjin (Brisbane)
UWU Educators won 5x local scholarships to the conference in September last year!
United Workers Union Big Steps Professional Development proudly offered 5 fully funded scholarships to our early educators to attend the ECA National Conference in April last year.
The ECA National Conference provides a platform for professional discourse relevant to the rights, well-being and early education of young children.
Our scholarship recipients had the chance not only to network with other sector professionals but also to embrace cultural responsiveness and inclusive practices, fostering children’s connection to culture and identity, while forming respectful partnerships to empower First Nations communities and families.
what professional development would you like to access?
Have your say on which professional development opportunities you would you like to access. Your feedback will inform our development program.
Here are some examples of what UWU Educators would like development on:
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