The Valuing Children Initiative - VCI

The Curiosity Machines are back with the pre-finale of this series!
Episode 9: Tell me all about stars
🌌✨🔭 In this stellar episode, Gerry chats with Rick Tonello from the Gravity Discovery Centre to uncover fascinating facts about stars—how they’re born, why they shine, and what they can teach us about the cosmos. From mind-blowing science to awe-inspiring stories, this conversation will spark curiosity and make you look at the night sky in a whole new way.
💡 Why Listen?
Because the universe is full of wonders waiting to be explored!

👉 Tune in now: https://soundcloud.com/centrecare/vci-podcast-learn-about-outer
🎧 Stream all episodes here: https://valuingchildreninitiative.com.au/campaign-advocacy/child-voice/the-curiosity-machines

Go to valuingchildreninitiative.com.au to find out more.

Sarah Quinton shared some practical tips for implementing Principle 2 (National Prinicipals) to engage with children and young people and involve them in decision making - at the Department of Communities Child Safe Organisations Seminar 2025.

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Sarah Quinton - Children's Week Seminar At the Valuing Children Initiative, we acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this Country and its waters, particularly the Whadjuk Noongar people who’s boodja (Country) we were founded on. We wish to pay respect to the Elders past, present and em...