Evidence ・ Connection ・Confidence
Professional Growth
with Madeline Avci
“Evidence, knowledge and passion are a powerful combination! We must use them to push back against the challenges of our modern era that hinder growth. Together we can create childhoods that support the development of confident and contributing humans.”
Why Join the Coaching Program?
With nearly 30 years of experience as a paediatric occupational therapist, Madeline Avci has worked alongside thousands of educators, families, and children. She knows what helps children grow best — and how to make those strategies work in real-world settings.
Through personalised coaching, your service will:
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🌻 Gain a clear framework grounded in the four nurturing elements of child development
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🌻 Build staff confidence to justify decisions to leadership and regulatory bodies
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🌻 Receive practical tools to address today’s challenges — from regulation to play to connection
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🌻 Progress toward recognition as an accredited Sunflower Service
Becoming a Sunflower Service means your community recognises you as a place where childhood is honoured and nurtured.
Where children and educators thrive!
What is a Sunflower Service?
A Sunflower Service is an early childhood or school-based setting committed to putting children’s wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. Through the Sunflower Coaching Program, your team will be guided step-by-step to embed evidence-informed practices that:
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🌻 Support children’s regulation, resilience, and relationships
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🌻Bring balance back into daily life and learning
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🌻Create nurturing environments where children thrive naturally
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🌻Empower educators to make confident, common-sense, evidence-based decisions
