Ashton Posch - Educator. Speaker. Changemaker.

When you book me, you’re not just hiring a speaker or workshop facilitator — you’re investing in real-world expertise, deep cultural insight, and professional development that actually sticks.

I bring over 18 years of sector experience as an educator, leader, consultant, and speaker — but more importantly, I bring lived experience as a neurodivergent Māori woman raising neurodivergent children in a low-socioeconomic Australian community. I understand what it means to work in stretched settings, to teach in under-resourced services, and to still deliver excellence for children who are often excluded from opportunity.

I’ve presented on some of the biggest platforms in education — including Early Childhood Australia, Family Day Care Australia, and the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE). But I’m just as comfortable in a community hall, a service meeting room, or sitting on the floor with a team of educators looking for support, not judgement.

My sessions are practical, powerful, and built for impact. Whether I’m speaking to a packed conference room or mentoring a small team, I meet people where they are and guide them forward — with honesty, clarity, and care.

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✔️ You can expect:
• No-fluff professional learning that blends evidence with lived experience
• Cultural and neurodiversity-affirming strategies you can implement immediately
• Interactive delivery that holds attention, sparks thought, and invites real change
• Tools, templates, and reflections that support long-term growth
• A grounded, relatable approach that honours your context, your team, and your challenges

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I’m not here to impress you — I’m here to walk with you toward something better.

Let’s create change that feels possible, purposeful, and grounded in who we are — and who our children need us to be.

To ensure an impactful and seamless session, please provide the following:

For In-Person Presentations:
• Projector and screen compatible with HDMI or USB-C
• Lectern or table with space for notes
• Microphone (lapel or handheld preferred for larger venues)
• Access to audio if slides include video or sound
• Wi-Fi access (optional, but preferred for embedded media)

For Online/Hybrid Presentations:
• Reliable platform access (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.)
• Co-host or tech support available for screen sharing and Q&A
• Chat/Q&A function enabled for audience engagement
• Captioning enabled where possible (auto or live)

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Additional Notes:
• I bring my own laptop and clicker unless otherwise arranged.
• I can provide presentation slides or handouts ahead of time if requested.
• Please allow 15–30 minutes of setup time before the session begins.

The Keynote

Duration: 45–60 minutes
Perfect for: Conferences, summits, launch events, professional learning days
Includes:
• Powerful storytelling and lived experience
• Evidence-based insight into play, inclusion, and neurodivergent-affirming practice
• Audience engagement and takeaway reflections
• Customised messaging to suit your event theme

📍Topics available or tailor-made for your audience.

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🌿 The Workshop

Duration: 90 minutes – Half-day
Perfect for: Early years teams, OSHC staff, leadership teams, family day care services
Includes:
• Interactive activities and discussion
• Practical tools for inclusive and culturally responsive practice
• Optional follow-up reflection or digital resources
• Space for Q&A and deep dive conversations

🧠 Available in beginner, intermediate, and leadership-focused formats.

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🔍 The Deep Dive PD Series

Duration: 3 x 90-min or 6 x 60-min sessions
Perfect for: Services committed to meaningful, long-term cultural and neurodiversity-informed change
Includes:
• Sequential sessions with actionable goals
• Reflective practice tools + journaling prompts
• Ongoing support and accountability
• Tailored resources and frameworks
• Integration of My Time, Our Place, Te Whāriki, and First Nations pedagogies

🚸 Ideal for services ready to unlearn, rebuild, and embed.

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🤝 The Consultancy Collab

Duration: Custom (single or ongoing)
Perfect for: Services, schools, and organisations seeking expert guidance
Includes:
• Observation and practical strategy feedback
• Program/policy review
• Staff mentoring or leadership coaching
• Resource development and cultural input
• Email/Zoom check-ins during contract

📦 Can be paired with speaking/workshops for ongoing impact.

I hold all relevant documentation to support my professional speaking, workshop facilitation, and educational consultancy work:
• Public Liability Insurance – up to $20 million
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card – QLD)
• ABN Registered
• Vaccination status available upon request
• COVID-safe practices upheld in line with venue requirements

Copies of insurance certificates and compliance documents can be provided upon booking confirmation.O