Oral Language Event

Ethical Considerations

Inclusion

Culturally sensitive practice- Acknowledging the Traditional Owners, the Yirrganydji people.

Incorporating Dreamtime stories into the play stations available.

Accessibility- Does the venue have wheel chair access, including in the bathroom?

Using the centre as a venue ensures accessibility for wheelchair users as there is a small ramp and wide doors.

LGBTQI Families- Do the planned activities in any way inhibit the participation of LGBTQI families?

Avoid language which assumes heteronormative family structures in favour of more neutral terms.

Financial Accessibility- Will families from a diverse range of socioeconomic backgrounds be able to participate?

Apply for IDF Innovative Solutions Funding to cover the cost of hiring a speech pathologist.

Using the centre as a venue reduces costs as there is no hire fee.

Dietary Considerations

Will the provided food promote healthy diet choices?

Will I have guests attending who have religious or ethical dietary requirements? E.g. - Halal, vegetarian.

Sustainability

Use of natural or recycled materials in play spaces where possible.

Use of paper plates and cups over plastic for food table.

Gaining written endorsement from the service provider to proceed with the event.

Gaining written endorsement from the service provider to advertise the event on service social media.

Official visitors who may be engaging with the children must sign in and present a current Blue Card.

Speech pathologist to sign into the visitor log and present blue card to be photocopied and recorded.

Venue must have bathrooms available for guests.

What is the ratio of expected guests to the number of fire exits within the venue building?

Do the planned activities support the best interests and rights of the child?

Do the planned activities promote play based learning?

Do the planned activities support the development of partnerships with families and support professionals?

Does the event reflect positively on the professional practice of the early childhood education community?

Do the planned activities support development in the domains identified as vulnerable by the AEDC data? (2018)