Educators are being urged to attend an important early childhood event this Friday 5 April at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga. Organised by the Riverina branch of the peak body, Early Childhood Australia (ECA), the event will examine cultural competency in the early childhood setting. Keynote speaker and early childhood consultant, Ms Catharine Hydon will explore aspects of reconciliation in practice and alignment with the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS). Ms Carol Burgess, from the School of Teacher Education at CSU in Bathurst, said, “At the core of quality early childhood programs are children and their relationships with others,” Ms Burgess said. “Promoting positive relationships is fundamental to building strong relationships that respect individual differences, celebrate diversity and build cultural competence. Educators who seek to strengthen their work in this area would find it of great benefit to attend this presentation.”  Ms Hydon will deliver her keynote address from 9am to 12noon at the Wine and Food Industry Training Centre, building 412, McKeown Drive, near CSU Winery, Wagga Wagga.