PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTANCY
Tailored training to enhance educator confidence, support child development, & harness the power of play.
In addition to our renowned Sensory Programs, we offer tailored Consultancy and Professional Development services for early learning and education centres. These sessions provide valuable insights into child development and the transformative power of play.
EMPOWERING EDUCATORS ACROSS GREATER BRISBANE
Our workshops and training sessions are customised to address common challenges faced by educators, including:
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Emotional development and regulation
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Attachment and building secure relationships
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Managing separation anxiety
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Behaviour management strategies
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Language development and communication
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Motor and physical development
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Social and cognitive development
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Play-based learning and its benefits
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Supporting educator and child mental health and wellbeing
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Enhancing educator confidence and skills
We proudly serve centres across the Greater Brisbane Area and can adapt topics to meet your specific needs.
To learn more or discuss a customised session for your centre, email us at hello@scienceminded.org. Let’s work together to empower your team with knowledge and tools to foster growth, connection and confidence in their practice.
2025 Speaking Engagements
Dr Siobhan Kennedy-Costantini is proud to be presenting at several national Early Childhood Education conferences in 2025.
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These invitations reflect a growing recognition of her ability to translate complex developmental science into practical, relationship-centred strategies for educators.
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Whether delivering a keynote or workshop, Siobhan’s sessions are known for being engaging, evidence-based, and emotionally resonant—offering early learning professionals real tools and deeper insight into the children in their care.​​
UPCOMING CONFERENCES INCLUDE:
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Montessori Australia | Best Practice for the Modern World
Talk: “Delight as an Antidote – The Power of Presence in a Fast–Paced, Distracted World”
A heartfelt, research-informed session exploring how deep presence and delight support learning and emotional wellbeing in today’s over-scheduled world.
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Early Childhood Teachers Association (ECTA) Annual Conference
Keynote: “Building Secure Connections in Early Childhood”
Presentation: “Self-Care in the Classroom: Energize, Recharge & Thrive”
These sessions will explore how secure educator-child relationships foster emotional growth and behaviour regulation—and how educator wellbeing plays a critical role.
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Australian Childhood Alliance | Emerging with Power and Purpose
Talk: “The Science of Temperament and Emotion Regulation”
Practical, science-based tools for supporting diverse behavioural needs in early learning environments—grounded in developmental psychology and attachment-informed practice.
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Family Day Care Australia (FDCA) National Conference
Talk title to be announced
Siobhan will also be joining the Family Day Care conference lineup in 2025, delivering tailored insights for educators working in home-based settings.