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Learn Play Thrive The Podcast

Simone Brand
Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Mindfulness
Social Emotional Development
School Readiness
Educational Leadership
School Transition
Reflective Practice
Learning
Creativity
Play
Brain Development
Neural Pathways
Friendship
Social-Emotional Literacy
Play Types
Educational Strategies
Professional Development
Mentorship
Children's Development

Welcome to Learn Play Thrive: The Podcast! Join us for expert insights and interviews, practical tips and inspiring stories in Early Childhood Education. Whether you are an educator or leader in the sector, this podcast is your go-to resource to discover strategies to foster learning, promote play and empower young minds to thrive.

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This week, we're bringing back one of our favourite episodes just in time for the summer season. Simone Brand chats with Louise Lambeth, an experienced surf lifesaver and children's book author. With warmer weather encouraging more time near the wate... more

Join host Linda Harrison and First Nations author, Melissa-Jane Fogarty, as we explore the picture book Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History. This story traces the site's story from the Gadi people gathering at Tubowgule over 60,000 years ago, thr... more

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Melissa-Jane Fogarty
First Nations author and illustrator
Hachette Australia
Episode: Little Library #8: Tubowgule - A Sydney Opera House History
Debi Keyte-Hartland
UK-based pedagogical consultant, artist educator, speaker, writer, and workshop facilitator.
Reggio Children
Episode: Activating a Collective Ethic of Care and Co-responsibility with the Great Barrier Reef
Catherine Lee
Australian-based educational consultant, early childhood teacher, educational leader, presenter, and mentor.
Episode: Activating a Collective Ethic of Care and Co-responsibility with the Great Barrier Reef
Kate Hodgekiss
Owner and director of Engaging Curriculum Solutions, advocate for quality learning programs, and expert in trauma-sensitive education.
Engaging Curriculum Solutions
Episode: Intentional Scaffolding: From Vygotsky to Today
Dr. Denise Marrison
Founder of Six Bricks Learning, passionate about using play in learning.
Six Bricks Learning
Episode: 2025 ECA National Conference: Exhibiter Insights.mp3
Emma Peters
Early Years Partnership Manager for The Resilience Project, focused on mental health programs.
The Resilience Project
Episode: 2025 ECA National Conference: Exhibiter Insights.mp3
Melissa McKay
Supports early years learning services with affordable picture books.
Super Cheap Books
Episode: 2025 ECA National Conference: Exhibiter Insights.mp3
Emma Bowd
An internationally published and award-winning author and a dedicated literacy advocate, former occupational therapist.
HarperCollins Children's Books Australia
Episode: Little Library #7: The Christmas Tree Catastrophe
Dr. Sharleen Keleher
An educator, researcher and program leader focused on supporting young children's social and emotional well-being in disaster-affected communities.
Birdies Tree Early Learning Program
Episode: Empowering Young Children Through Hands-On Disaster Preparedness

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Simone Brand
Host of Learn Play Thrive The Podcast, experienced in early childhood education and dedicated to promoting strategies that foster learning and development in young children.

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Little Library #8: Tubowgule - A Sydney Opera House History
Q: So how can sharing this story with preschoolers and primary school students create a pathway for the beginnings of understandings of reconciliation for them?
It's important to share Tubowgule to open up learning and conversations around Aboriginal history and culture, helping children to understand and respect it as part of a shared national identity.
Little Library #8: Tubowgule - A Sydney Opera House History
Q: Melissa-Jane, could you outline the main themes of the picture book?
The themes include Aboriginal culture, Darug language, First Nations history, continuity of culture, and colonization of Australia.
Episode Encore: The Power of Play and Storytelling in Water Safety Education
Q: Can you tell us about Annie and the Waves Surf Life Saving NSW Beach and Coastal Safety Education Program that is available to all early learning services in Sydney, Wollongong, Hunter, and the Central Coast, New South Wales?
Louise provides details about the program where lifesavers visit early learning services to read her book and educate children on beach safety through interactive experiences.
Episode Encore: The Power of Play and Storytelling in Water Safety Education
Q: How do the two picture books you've created help educate children and their families about how to stay safe in and around the water?
Louise describes how her books contain key safety messages and are designed with relatable characters to facilitate discussions about water safety among children and their families.
Episode Encore: The Power of Play and Storytelling in Water Safety Education
Q: Can you describe to our listeners your commitment to drowning prevention and creating safer communities through the power of your stories?
Louise explains her commitment to drowning prevention through community education and storytelling, emphasizing the importance of engaging families to reduce drowning incidents.

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