Thriving Children, Thriving Communities
Join our Thriving Children, Thriving Communities lunchtime webinar series as we bring together diverse early childhood perspectives, share evidence and resources, and explore equity and innovation in community child health.
All children deserve the environments, experiences and opportunities they need to thrive.
We know that a fair and healthy start in life supports lifelong health and opportunity for children, and allows families, communities, society and the economy to prosper.
In a time that presents unprecedented challenges, emerging from this pandemic with a greater focus on fairness, the early years, and innovation is critical for tackling inequity and optimising wellbeing.
2025 featured webinars
April 2025
Panellists: Dr Nat Kendall-Taylor, Anne Hollonds, and Prof Sharon Goldfeld AM
June 2025
Panellists: Prof Sharon Goldfeld AM, Dr Suzy Honisett, Caitlin Graham, Elfie Taylor, Anna-Marie Kanaan, Anne Hollonds, and Shradha Singh.
2024 featured webinars
December 2024
Panellists: Dr Suzy Honisett, Professor Sharon Goldfeld AM, Michael Hogan, Grainne Taia, Muia Leavai and Dr Sarah Loveday.
October 2024
Panellists: Olivia Hilton, Gemma Davy, Ebony Lee, Amanda Bell, and Sarah Rawley.
27 August 2024
Panellists: Dr Paul Prichard, Fiona Lee, M'Lynda Stubbs, and Kitrina Edwards
Featuring: Geoff, Tomo, and Philz
Moderator: Vikki Leone
4 July 2024
Panellists: Dr Suzy Honisett, Gretchen Young, Meagan Smith, and Toni Carson
Moderator: Anne Hollonds
2023 featured webinars
29 November 2023
Panellists: Andrew Resetti, Anne Hollonds, Emma Sydenham, Jo Goulding, and Dr Suzy Honisett
Host: Prof Sharon Goldfeld
19 October 2023
Panellists: Dr Ana Gamarra Rondinel, Prof Sharon Goldfeld, Libby Buckingham and Melissa Stone
Moderator: Dr Anna Price
5 September 2023
Panellists: Vicki Horrigan, Dr Niroshini Kennedy, Susie Kieliszek, Dr Karen McLean, Dr Trupti Prasad, Deb Tsorbaris
24 May 2023
Panellists: Susan Anderson, Olivia Hilton, Prof Sharon Goldfeld, Michelle Lucas and John Bush
27 April 2023
Panellists: Annette Fuller, Cathryn Thoday, Claire Jennings, Lauren Heery, Dr Paul Prichard and Dr Rebecca Goodhue
2022 featured webinars
March 2022
Panellists: Anne Hollonds, Pasi Sahlberg, Leanne Rodriquez and Sharon Goldfeld (Host).
May 2022
Panellists: Dr Tim Moore, Catherine Thompson, Kerry Laming, Tara Day-Williams and Vikki Leone (Host).
August 2022
Panellists: Dr Valerie Sung, Dr Hayley Smithers-Sheedy, Emma Webb and Kate Daly.
October 2022
Panellists: Dr Daniel Peyton, Professor Harriet Hiscock, Dr Jenny Maxwell and Derek McCormack.
2021 featured webinars
March 2021
Host: Professor Sharon Goldfeld
Panellists: Lauren Heery, Rachel Mullin, Leah Taylor
May 2021
Panellists: Dr Tim Moore, Dr Paul Prichard, Kitrina Edwards.
October 2021
Panellists: Professor Frank Oberklaid, Dr Jon Quach, Dr Georgia Dawson and Gita Peterson.
December 2021
Panellists: Dr Suzy Honisett, Jayne Nelson, Prof Frank Oberklaid, Prof Sharon Goldfeld (Host).