Invitation: Creating Successful Futures - The Alliance for Better Childcare Development!
Join ABCD on Wednesday, 13th August 2025 at 8:45 AM for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and practical workshops focused on improving childcare development and exploring innovative solutions to build better childcare environments.
We are proud to announce that AMBC Victoria members are entitled to a special rate for tickets! Keep an eye out in your inbox for that discount code for $$$ off.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 13th August 2025
Time: 8:45am - 4:30pm
Location: The Hall - 700 Bourke Street, Docklands
Tickets: Early Bird $630, General Admission $800, Virtual Streaming $530
Food and beverages included in ticket price.
Key Topics
Banking: Construction finance for new owner operators, finance for renovations and extensions,refinancing for recession
Asset Management: Incorporating eco-friendly infrastructure and renewable energy sources into newand existing buildings
Demographics: Upcoming changes to demographics in response to policy changes
Design: Creating great design at low cost
Development Management: Cost control, time efficiency
Playscape & Landscape: Explore links to development and curriculum
Program & Curriculum: Cultural inclusivity and special needs considerations
Meet the Speakers & MC
David Klingberg – MC
Director, Smart Planning and Design / AMBC Executive Board Member
As our event host, David brings clarity, curiosity, and years of experience in planning and development. He’s a connector of ideas and people, and will guide the day with purpose and energy.
Mark Hamilton
Director, Early Education (Childcare) Sector – NAB
With deep expertise in early education finance, Mark understands how banking supports the growth of quality childcare. He’ll offer insights into risk, return, and the financial factors shaping successful centre development.
Tash Geelen
Head of Design – Package Landscapes
Tash is a leader in creating landscapes and playscapes that inspire learning, exploration, and wellbeing. Her work transforms outdoor spaces into extensions of the classroom — spaces where children connect with nature, self, and community.
Shane Galea
Joint Managing Director – Jinton (Development Management)
Shane brings strategy and structure to complex childcare projects. With experience across hundreds of developments, he’ll share what makes a project viable, efficient, and successful — from feasibility to final handover.
Kane Barnett
Director – Colab Architecture
Kane designs spaces with children and educators in mind. His approach to childcare architecture balances creativity, compliance, and community needs — creating buildings that are beautiful, functional, and future-proof.
Craig Harris
Director – LID Consulting
Craig is a sustainability and building performance expert who ensures childcare centres are not only compliant — but environmentally intelligent. He’ll share how to design smarter, healthier, and more efficient learning spaces.
Peter Buckingham
Director – Spectrum Analysis
Peter is the data guru of location and demographics. His work helps centres make smart decisions about where to build and expand. He’ll unpack the trends behind successful site selection and catchment planning.
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