Reimagining what is possible in ECE in the AI age
Mana
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The early childhood sector is at a turning point. Rising documentation demands, workforce pressures, and increasing expectations are pushing traditional approaches to their limits, while AI is quietly reshaping what's possible.
✨ Join our FREE webinar exploring how AI could transform early childhood education and what it means for educators, leaders, and the children we serve.
Anya Bonan (Chief of Staff, Mana) and Hayden Rolls (Head of Partnerships, Mana) will unpack:
✅ Why traditional fixes (more non-contact time, more photos, more training) aren't solving the root problems
✅ What AI actually is, and why the last 18 months represent a once-in-a-generation shift for education
✅ Which educator tasks could be automated, and which human skills become more essential than ever
✅ What "AI-native" systems mean for the future of documentation, family engagement, and professional practice
✅ How to evaluate trust, safety, and data security as AI tools enter ECE settings
✅ Exploration of key mindsets required to lay the foundation for successful AI adoption across services
Perfect for educators and leaders who want to understand the AI landscape, explore what's on the horizon, and prepare their teams for the changes ahead 💜
Speakers
Hayden Rolls
Head of Partnerships, Mana
My journey into education began with my first career as an OSHC Educator, where I discovered a passion for mentoring children. I then went on to study a Bachelor of Business Leadership and Commerce at Macquarie University, before joining Deloitte's strategy consulting team, with a focus on the education sector. A key highlight was leading the implementation planning for the Mental Health in Primary Schools Program across Victoria. Following this, I completed my Master's in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne, where my research centred on positive education for children. This journey ultimately led me to Mana, inspired by the opportunity to give every child an extraordinary start to life.
Anya Bonan
Chief of Staff, Mana
For seven years I worked at the intersection of technology, people and process, leading transformation in consulting and higher education. While I loved driving big organisational shifts, I knew I wanted to bring my skills into a space with direct human impact: early education.
At Mana my focus is on turning ambitious ideas into reality: clearing roadblocks, connecting the dots and giving bold visions the momentum they need to succeed. What drives me most is building teams, both at Mana and with our customers, where people feel supported and empowered to see their own potential.
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