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Little Aussie Bugs: Promoting personal hygiene, health and wellness through early years’ literacy

This self-paced online course accompanies the Little Aussie Bugs dialogic book series, helping early childhood educators build children's health literacy through engaging and meaningful book-based learning experiences.

Designed to support the development of healthy habits in the early years, the course provides practical guidance on using the Little Aussie Bugs resources to maximise learning outcomes and promote personal hygiene, health, and wellbeing.

This flexible course provides practical tools, resources, and ideas to help educators confidently promote health literacy and healthy behaviours in the early years.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Early childhood educators
  • Early years teachers
  • Education and care professionals interested in promoting children's health literacy

Course details

Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours, and and you will have access for 6 months
Mode: Online, self-paced
Availability: Ongoing
Cost: $125-$135 (includes postage and packaging)

Course overview

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of health literacy and its importance in early childhood.
  • Recognise how health literacy can be embedded within early childhood education and care settings.
  • Apply dialogic book reading techniques to support children's learning and engagement.
  • Effectively use the Little Aussie Bugs books and accompanying resources.
  • Plan and implement health-focused learning experiences for young children.

Participants will receive:

  • A set of four printed Little Aussie Bugs books.
  • Access to e-books and downloadable teaching resources.
  • A reflective journal to support professional learning and planning.
  • Access to a private discussion forum to connect and collaborate with other educators.

Further information

For any other enquiries, please contact Ruth Wallace ruth.wallace@ecu.edu.au

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