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Early Bird Offer – Ends 19th May!
Be the first to secure your ticket and enjoy exclusive savings! Register your interest to gain access to the Early Bird offer. Once registered, you'll receive early access to tickets at the discounted price of $850.
Hurry – after 19th May, tickets will be available at the regular price of $950.
Overview
Join Australia’s early years leaders at the National Early Years Policy Summit at QPAC’s Out of the Box and be part of the next wave of change.
Summit Program
To meet and discuss the most important thing in the world – the future of our kids.
A gathering of Australian and international leaders, thinkers, practitioners, artists, parents, caregivers, Elders and community leaders to discuss childhood in Australia and make big plans for the future of our kids. Some of the questions explored through conversations on the stage and then on the ground together may include:
- Where are we going with our childcare system?
- How do we de-pressurise childhood?
- What are the big shifts we must make for our First Nations kids?
- How do we get our kids active, outdoors and in touch with the physical world?
- How do we harness the power of the arts to transform and enrich childhood?
- Should we reorganise Government responsibilities for early education and child health?
- Who’s got the world’s best child development system … and how can we get there too?
These are some of the questions big and small we’ll debate at the Summit – all amongst the creative energy of Out of the Box – one of Australia’s best loved children’s festival.
Discover More!
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Where is the Green Sheep? Classroom Workshop QPAC’s Out of the Box Where is the Green Sheep? Classroom Workshop
Mid to end of MayIn-SchoolRegister your school’s interest in this hands-on workshop. Students will explore the story of Where is the Green Sheep?, bringing the colourful characters to life through fun, drama-based activities.
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Where is the Green Sheep? QPAC’s Out of the Box Where is the Green Sheep?
17 - 22 Jun 2025PlayhouseMonkey Baa Theatre Company’s world premiere, is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.
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The Gruffalo QPAC’s Out of the Box The Gruffalo
17 - 22 Jun 2025Lyric TheatreAfter sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End and Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to QPAC for songs, laughs and scary fun.
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Let’s Dance! QPAC’s Out of the Box Let’s Dance!
17 - 22 Jun 2025Melbourne Street GreenJoin in the fun for an upbeat celebration of music and movement that brings all ages together in one giant dance party.
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The Lost Lending Library Image by Mihaela Bodlovic QPAC’s Out of the Box The Lost Lending Library
17 - 22 Jun 2025Playhouse Band RoomAt 314 floors high and with 72 spiral side departments, enter the largest collection of books in the world and discover a magical world.
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Little Chefs Cooking Workshops QPAC’s Out of the Box Little Chefs Cooking Workshops
17 - 21 Jun 2025Lyrebird RestaurantCalling all Little Chefs! Get ready for a delicious adventure where your child can learn the joy of cooking while creating fun, healthy recipes.
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Tree of Hope QPAC’s Out of the Box Tree of Hope
17 - 22 Jun 2025QPACWhat are you hopeful for? Craft your own Tree of Hope as part of the large scale site installation this Out of the Box 2025 festival season.
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Terika, an artist from Jarjum Life Museum QPAC’s Out of the Box Jarjum Life Museum
17 - 22 Jun 2025QPAC TunnelWelcome to Jarjum Life Museum – a museum made by children – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Jarjum.