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Building Collective Leadership

The Apiary Fellowship is a one-year program that invites early childhood development professionals to collaborate, enhance their leadership, share knowledge and innovate ideas to create a sector that allows children to thrive.

We welcome applications from all around Australia, welcoming diverse perspectives from metro, regional and rural areas who share a vision for reconciliation.

We firmly believe in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and that purposeful change for children, families and communities must be informed and shaped by the communities and cultures where they learn and grow.

Learn more about the Apiary Fellowship, its history, and pathways to the future
Developing a new, shared vision for early learning
Read about the Impact Community, Action Learning Groups (ALGs) and current project proposals
Access Apiary resources such as Glossary of Terms, Children’s Voices work, Cultural inclusivity and lists of Aboriginal-owned research and businesses, and more

"I joined [The Apiary] to give my people a voice and to advocate for a more equitable continent full of opportunities for our jarjums and communities. I also advocate for my co-workers who are overworked, underappreciated and underpaid within our sector.”

Lisa Walker, 2019 Fellow, asked about why she joined The Apiary

 

“I’m interested in mental models – understanding values, beliefs, and perspectives that people bring into this work... identifying where power dynamics exist and highlighting where they do or don’t work. I’m also primarily interested in connecting with different people and the Apiary, as a “movement”, offers the opportunity to do this on a personal level as well as professionally.”

Jamie Hodgson, 2023 Fellows, asked about motivations for getting involved with The Apiary