
Meet Nic and Tash - Co-founders of Inspired EC
We call ourselves "professional soulmates", having hit it off instantly when we started working together in 2003. Both Nic and Tash are experienced speakers, writers, mentors and educators who love what we do and have a whole lot of fun doing it!

WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
We offer a HUGE range of workshops and events, in a variety of ways to suit all learners.
- In-house Training
- Live Public Workshops and Events
- Live Online Training
- Self-Paced Online Training in our Learning Community
Books, Resources and so much more in the Inspired Natural Play Store!
While delivering professional development to educators around Australia, we noticed a gap in the market for quality resources that were sustainable, handmade, ethically sourced or from small Australian businesses. Determined to bridge that gap, we began stocking a range of books and other products. This range is continually evolving and now features many natural toys and products for family life as well as the early education and care profession.

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Consultancy and Support
We offer a wide range of support and consultancy services for education and care services. This includes:
- Setup support for new services
- Preparation for A&R
- Mentoring and Coaching in Context
Our consultants have over 18 years experience in a range of roles in the early education and care sector.
Inspired Family Day Care
In 2014, after being "pestered" for quite a while, we launched Inspired Family Day Care - a service where educators are encouraged to get outdoors, take risks and create amazing opportunities for children and families.
We currently have services in NSW, QLD, ACT and VIC, with experienced, high quality educators.


TimberNook Newcastle
In 2018, we became the first Australian Providers for the internationally renowned Nature Play program "TimberNook".
Through our TimberNook Newcastle Program, we offer:
- Tiny Ones (Nature Play Playgroup)
- School Holiday Programs
- Nature Kindy (full day program ages 3+)
Inspired OSHC Linuwel
In January 2021, we were delighted to open Inspired OSHC at the beautiful Linuwel Steiner School in East Maitland NSW. The OSHC provides:
- Before School Care (selected days)
- After School Care
- Vacation Care


Inspired OSHC Newcastle Waldorf
In February 2022, we were excited to open Inspired OSHC at the amazing Newcastle Waldorf School in Glendale NSW.
The OSHC provides:
- Before School Care (selected days)
- After School Care
- Vacation Care