Program at a glance
We are delighted to announce the program for the 2026 CEWA Early Childhood Conference!
Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Center
- 13 August Conference Day 1 (8.30am – 4.15 pm)
- 14 August Conference Day 2 (8.30am – 4.15 pm)
Join us from 13-14 August 2026 in Perth.
Click here to find out more about the keynote speakers, panels and presenters joining the conference.
Launch Function Information
Join us at our conference launch function to hear Nathan Wallis.
Nathan Wallis is a father of three, Poua (Grandad) of five and a foster parent with a professional background in child trauma counselling, teaching and Human Development. He lectured in Human Development at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand for many years and was also a board member and the senior trainer for the national body in Aotearoa/New Zealand charged with the responsibility of disseminating Neuroscientific research to professionals and the
community.
He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make this complex topic absolutely come to life. In addition to being a regular on New Zealand Television screens and news media shows as an expert advisor on topics related to the human brain, child development or trauma informed practice, he now also has a show of his own on Maori TV in which his expertise in these topics is explored, understood and delivered within an indigenous knowledge base and worldview as it relates to parenting called “Kids Don’t Come With a Manual”
Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Time: 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: $75 per person
Conference Online Registration
Through the exploration of early childhood development and pedagogy, educators build an understanding of the significance of each child’s story. The conference will empower educators to recognise the pivotal role this plays in optimising learning, development, and lifelong success.
- 13 August Conference Day 1 8.30am – 4.15 pm
- 14 August Conference Day 2 8.30am – 4.15 pm
A partial relief reimbursement will be provided to a limited number of CEWA kindergarten teachers who attend the conference. To be eligible to receive the funding, principals must complete this form for each kindergarten teacher attending.