Early Childhood Education: Inclusive Innovation in Care Settings

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Dr Nicola Forrest is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Minderoo Foundation. Dr Forrest has been instrumental in building and diversifying the Minderoo Foundation, particularly through education and the arts. Find out more.
Professor Kim Cornish is a developmental cognitive neuroscientist and directs the Cornish Developmental Laboratory in the Monash School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University. Professor Cornish is recognised internationally for her work in the field of neurodevelopmental disorders, genes and atypical cognitive pathways including cognitive control deficits. Find out more.
Professor Marilyn Fleer holds the Foundation Chair in Early Childhood Education and Development at Monash University. She researches in the areas of early childhood science, engineering and technologies with particular attention on digital visual methodology framed through cultural-historical theory. Find out more.
Professor Michael Mintrom is an authority on public policy processes and advocacy, based at Monash University. Professor Mintrom has advanced knowledge of effective policy development, how policies can have strong, positive impacts, and how academic research can better inform practice. His models of strategic policy development have had significant impact across various areas of government activity. Find out more.