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The Refuse and Respect approach to sustainability in Early Childhood settings

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Join Ella de la Motte for an evening of reflection, challenge, and practical insight as we explore the EYLF V2.0 principle of Sustainability through a ‘Refuse and Respect’ lens.

Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026 Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm Location: HQ, G01/61 Date Street, Adamstown

Sustainability is often spoken about as something we add to our programs, but what if it is actually about what we choose not to do? What we choose to question, minimise, or let go of?
In this two-hour session, we will move beyond surface-level approaches and take a deeper look at how sustainability lives within our everyday decisions, interactions, and environments. Together, we will consider what it means to engage respectfully with resources by valuing what we already have, reducing unnecessary consumption, and making intentional choices that reflect care for our world and each other.

This session will offer:
Thought-provoking reflection on current practices
Practical strategies for embracing a ‘refuse’ approach in your service
Ideas for embedding sustainability into daily operations, not as an add-on but as a way of being
Opportunities to consider how our decisions shape children’s understanding of responsibility and respect
Whether you are just beginning to explore sustainability or looking to deepen your approach, this session will support you to think differently, act intentionally, and lead change within your setting.

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