Events

Most Australians in the last decade have been touched by a climate disaster and are concerned about their, and the next generations’ future in a warmer world. They want to know if the government and other actors are taking action to build a better adapted Australia. The National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Climate Systems Hub has created the first national database of evidence that quantifies Australia’s progress on adapting to climate change, with over 700 examples of adaptation activities across Australia.

In this seminar, Tia Brullo and Jon Barnett argue that the Australian Adaptation Database shows a positive story that the Australian Government, all state and territory and many local governments are doing something about the challenge of adaptation, with many foundational policies and significant investment in knowledge building. It also demonstrates, however, that more investment is needed to keep people safe in the future, with greater on-ground action.

This research, presented by Tia and Jon, is part of the National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Climate Systems Hub.

2025 Jenny Leaper Lecture: ‘I am willing to embrace it but am worried I will do….: Enriching Early Childhood Education through Indigenous Perspectives’

Early Childhood education policy mandates that every child participates in an educational journey that nurtures their confidence, fosters creativity, and lays the foundation for lifelong learning success. In this vision, all children become engaged and knowledgeable members of their communities, possessing a deep understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.

This presentation will explore the opportunities and barriers faced by Early Childhood educators in embedding Indigenous perspectives in their teaching and learning by drawing on an Early Learning Needs Assessment conducted by Ngarrngga and the Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre.

Combined event with the Children’s Art Exhibition ‘This is where we belong, between the land and the sky’

An exhibition of children’s art navigating through six layers of country and Wurundjeri seasons.
From the children, teachers, and artists of The University of Melbourne’s Early Childhood Educational Services:

• Early Learning Centre
• Swanston Street Children’s Centre
• Queensberry Children’s Centre

Agenda:

• 5:30pm: Arrival and refreshments at StudioFive, Level 5, Kwong Lee Dow Building.
• 6:00pm: Opening of the UoM ELC Children’s Artwork Exhibition by Professor Marek Tesar, Dean, Faulty of Education.
• 6:30pm: Professor Melitta Hogarth will deliver the 2025 Jenny Leaper Lecture at Q230, Level 2, Kwong Lee Dow Building.