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Children’s Voices Centre Launch (October 2025)

The Children’s Voices Centre (CVC) was officially launched at The Treehouse in Bathurst on 1st October 2025 by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Research Neena Mitter. The event included inspiring speeches from:

The book “The World We Can Build” was read by Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, Author Eliza Hull and Illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett. The event also included speeches from CVC Director Distinguished Professor Sharynne McLeod and fun musical items. The event was attended by members of parliament and Bathurst City Council, Charles Sturt University staff, CVC affiliates, adjuncts, and many friends.

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What are schools for?

Have you ever wondered how to uphold children’s communication rights by truly listening to their voices on social issues? In this seminar, Distinguished Professor Sharynne McLeod from the Children’s Voices Centre shares ground-breaking methods for seeking and hearing children’s perspectives.

Discover the wide range of topics children can speak to and explore arts-informed practices that empower them to share experiences. These approaches are adaptable for educators from early childhood through to senior school.

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