Professional Development
With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, Areta brings deep expertise to professional development. Her qualifications as a Level 3 Forest School Leader (UK), Cert IV Trainer and Assessor in Tertiary education and Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (Hons) underpin a range of flexible learning options, from hands-on workshops to tailored online courses and personal mentoring.
These unique professional development offerings draw from Areta's experience in varied roles, from Kindergarten Director to Swinburne University lecturer delivering the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, through to developing Bush Kindy Teaching's thriving children's programs that continue to engage hundreds of local families.
Children's Programs
Bush Kindy Teaching activates green spaces for play, increasing access to place-based, child-led learning in outdoor community spaces. We welcome children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to explore and grow with us. Our expertise extends across educational settings including Family Day Care, Outside School Hours Care, Early Childhood Education and Care services, and Schools, helping children form lasting connections with nature.
We also partner with government programs, corporate initiatives and local community projects to bring innovative outdoor learning experiences to diverse audiences. Each program is carefully designed to nurture children's imagination and discovery while building confidence through meaningful outdoor experiences.
Professional Development
With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, Areta brings deep expertise to professional development. Her qualifications as a Level 3 Forest School Leader (UK), Cert IV Trainer and Assessor in Tertiary education and Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (Hons) underpin a range of flexible learning options, from hands-on workshops to tailored online courses and personal mentoring.
These unique professional development offerings draw from Areta's experience in varied roles, from Kindergarten Director to Swinburne University lecturer delivering the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, through to developing Bush Kindy Teaching's thriving children's programs that continue to engage hundreds of local families.
Children's Programs
Bush Kindy Teaching activates green spaces for play, increasing access to place-based, child-led learning in outdoor community spaces. We welcome children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to explore and grow with us. Our expertise extends across educational settings including Family Day Care, Outside School Hours Care, Early Childhood Education and Care services, and Schools, helping children form lasting connections with nature.
We also partner with government programs, corporate initiatives and local community projects to bring innovative outdoor learning experiences to diverse audiences. Each program is carefully designed to nurture children's imagination and discovery while building confidence through meaningful outdoor experiences.
Nature Play Kits
Bush Kindy Shop provides curated nature-play kits for kindergartens and early childhood services, using a thoughtful blend of second-life and new materials. Each kit is designed to support sustainable, child-led learning while meeting the practical needs of educators in real-world settings. By extending the life of quality resources, we help reduce waste and offer an alternative to disposable or trend-driven play materials.
All kits are assembled for supervised educational use and align with national quality standards and early years learning frameworks. From mud kitchen sets to home corner and water play kits, our collections are built for long-term value, open-ended engagement, and ease of use in early learning environments.
