Take a deep dive into an inspirational leadership retreat, crafted for early learning sector leaders.
Located at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, this weekend in March will be all about collaborative leadership – refining your own leadership style to improve the impact you have on your workplace culture and staff retention.
Facilitated by renowned motivational speaker Fabian Dattner, join us to:
- Uncover the secrets of collaboration to create an enviable team culture.
- Gain insights into identifying emerging leaders in your team and explore strategies for fostering contentment among staff.
Through engaging workshops, insightful discussions and reflective exercises, you will refine your own leadership style and grow the impact you can have on your workplace culture and staff retention.
Who should attend?
Approved providers, services and centre directors in early childhood education and care settings — this exclusive opportunity is tailored just for you.
Numerous networking and trade opportunities across the weekend.
Don’t miss an experience that promises lasting impact.
Invest in yourself, invest in your leadership. Limited spots available — reserve yours now.
Program
Friday evening
Kick off your weekend and join us for drinks and a relaxed dinner at Chin Chin, Flinders Lane Melbourne.
Spend the night in luxurious accommodation at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins (optional).
Saturday
A day of inspiration! Fabian Dattner will share her amazing Antarctic adventures and leadership lessons and apply it to the early childhood education and care sector.
Discover your sense of self in an afternoon of insight through engaging workshops and reflective discussions. Collaborate with others to understand how to solve your sector specific challenges. Fabian’s deeply informed style mixes the practical with the interactive so that every single participant will get an outcome.
Saturday evening
Give your mind a rest and join us for a fine dining experience at No.35 Restaurant. Marvel at the amazing views of Melbourne from Level 35 of the Sofitel while enjoying an unforgettable meal with Retreat participants.
Spend the night in luxurious accommodation at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins (optional).
Sunday morning
After breakfast, join Fabian Dattner for a final session where you can share your feedback on collaborations.
Introducing Fabian Dattner
Fabian is the CEO and founder of Dattner Group, a legacy-minded leadership consultancy that has close to 40 years’ experience in transformational change in culture and the practice of leadership.
Dattner Group have consulted locally and internationally for a diverse range of organisations.
Fabian is a renowned motivational speaker, inspiring audiences to think differently and moving them to action.



