It is that time of year again when we are out and about talking with parent groups about transition, preparation and choosing a school.

I spoke at another school readiness presentation last night.

I have returned from the trip to Arnhem Land.

We have just sent out the first certificates and listed our very first staff who have become accredited for implementing the Walker Learning Approach.

Having only been to the Alice once before on a brief trip when I was conducting the Australian National Preschool Inquiry, I have found myself falling in love this trip, with the beautiful desert, col

I have been delighted to partipcate and speak at the first national conference of PlayGroup Australia just this past weekend up in Queensland.

As i head off to Queensland today I am so delighted to be speaking at a conference totally devoted to children and play.

In Victoria this week there has been yet another raging debate about whether adults, particularly parents, should or should not hit their children as a form of discipline.

I have been so sad to have our dear friend and colleague die last week from cancer.

It's Saturday afternoon and I'm here in Darwin, the top end of Australia.
It is 33 degrees, pretty hot and sticky but beautiful.