All In
Supported by NSW government, All In is a gender-based violence prevention program providing tools, training and guidance for early childhood educators, families and influential adults.
Respectful relationships build safer futures
All In is a one-of-a-kind initiative that seeks to address a widespread and pervasive problem that harms us all: gender stereotypes.
Gender stereotypes directly impact children’s learning, development and wellbeing by emphasising the differences between people, rather than recognising each person as unique and equal.
Rigid gender stereotyping and restrictive gender norms are underlying drivers of gender-based violence. By challenging the causes of violence, we can stop it before it starts.
All In works by promoting healthy respectful relationships when children are young, supporting the next generation build their own futures, free from violence.
Families, educators and role models help shape who children grow up to be.
All In supports early years education professionals, families and influential adults, offering free training, activities and engaging resources on how to model respect, safety, and equality for the next generation.
The All In program is developed and delivered in partnership by early childhood education professionals, First Nations cultural and ECE experts, and primary prevention practitioners.
All In is grounded in the national Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): Belonging, Being and Becoming, Our Watch’s national guidance on respectful relationships education, the Anti-Bias Approach in Early Childhood (ed. Dr Red Ruby Scarlet), and the Wiyi Yani U Thangani framework for First Nations Gender Justice.
All In embeds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-led ways of Being, Knowing and Doing throughout our work.
All In Activities and Resources
We offer free, in-person and online learning opportunities that explore how play, language and storytelling can promote positive, age-appropriate messages about equality, inclusion and respect.
All In provides practical tools and activities to help adults to engage with children early, so they can grow up safe and connected to their communities, culture and identity.
Participants gain :
Guidance on ways to encourage healthy, respectful relationships for children in the early years
Practical skills in challenging harmful gender stereotypes and supporting children to have a strong sense of belonging.
Approaches to support culturally responsive learning spaces and create equitable, inclusive environments for all children.
Confidence to understand their role in making communities safer and take meaningful actions against gender-based violence.
How it works
Our skilled facilitators lead a series of engaging workshops and activities with educators, families and community groups complemented by All In resources to teach inclusion, equality and respect in age-appropriate language for children.
Workshops are usually held at an early childhood centre or a local community location during business or after hours. Self-paced online learning, communities of practice and practical resources will be available from early 2026.
All In began as a small pilot in inner city Sydney in 2021. By 2024 we’d partnered with more than 16 centres across NSW to develop a program with early childhood education professionals.
Independent evaluation of the pilot found that after engaging with All In, participants were significantly more confident
to challenge gender stereotypes in their work.
to talk to colleagues and families about gender equality and stereotypes.
felt supported to implement changes in their services and teaching practices.
Testimonials
“The knowledge we have gained weaves in perfectly with our existing program and curriculum, we are delighted to be among early childhood educators who are growing an awareness of the importance of respectful relationships.”
- Educator
‘Having WAGEC present us with valuable information about gender equality has made us conscious of our work with young children and their families.”
- Educator
“It has brought an awareness to all staff and for me personally it has given me the confidence to challenge gender stereotypes.”
- Educator
For more information about All In, including how your family or centre can get involved, contact us or fill out the form below.