Work with Dr Amie
Practical, evidence-informed support for leaders, educators and organisations who want to do the early years well.
Amie works with schools, early childhood services, sector organisations and systems to strengthen leadership, pedagogy and culture. This is not generic consultancy — it is targeted, contextual work grounded in research and shaped around what your setting actually needs.
Whether you are looking for strategic advice, hands-on professional learning, or sustained support over time, Amie brings clarity, honesty and deep sector expertise to the work.
How we can Work Together
Advisory & Consultancy
Strategic support for organisations, systems and sectors navigating complex questions about quality, leadership, pedagogy and culture.
Amie works as a trusted advisor and critical friend — helping organisations think clearly, make informed decisions and translate evidence into meaningful action. This might involve reviewing current approaches, informing strategy, contributing to policy or program design, or providing an independent perspective on a challenge you are working through.
Best suited to: education systems, sector organisations, peak bodies, government agencies and ECEC providers.
Leadership Development
Targeted support for school leaders or ECEC service leaders who want to strengthen their leadership and their impact.
Amie works directly with leaders through coaching, facilitated reflection and professional dialogue — helping them develop a clearer sense of their role, their influence and how to lead the work that matters most. This can be structured as a one-off session, a series of conversations, a facilitated community of practice or sustained support over a term or year.
Best suited to: early childhood leaders, educational leaders, centre directors, principals and leadership teams.
Professional Learning & Team Development
Hands-on professional learning for educator teams ready to think deeply, challenge assumptions and strengthen practice together.
Amie facilitates sessions that help teams build a shared vision and values, explore what quality looks like in their context, and deepen their understanding of intentional, play-based learning. This is collaborative, reflective work — not a one-size-fits-all workshop — designed to meet your team where they are and move them forward.
Best suited to: schools, ECEC services and providers looking to strengthen pedagogy, culture and cohesion.
Advisory
For education departments, schools, service providers and sector associations who want to place early childhood leadership at the centre of their strategy.
Amie works alongside organisations and systems as a thinking partner and subject matter expert helping to shape the strategy, programs and priorities that strengthen early childhood leadership, support educators and improve outcomes for children.
This might look like advising on the design of a leadership initiative, contributing expertise to a working group or advisory panel, or working alongside senior leaders to develop a clear strategy for early childhood leadership in their context.
If you're navigating a complex question about early childhood leadership and need both the thinking and the strategy to move forward - this is where to start.
Speaking
Keynotes and professional learning sessions on early childhood leadership, play-based pedagogy and intentional practice — for conferences, forums, sector events and professional learning days.
Amie's three signature offerings are Lead the Early Years, Lead the Future, Playing on Purpose and Lead with Intention.
The Lead with Intention Program
A structured professional learning program for early childhood leaders who want to lead with greater clarity, confidence and purpose.
Built on Amie's doctoral research and the Lead with Intention Framework, the program supports leaders to understand their influence, strengthen their practice and lead change in ways that bring people with them.
From influence to impact
"Working with Amie to develop our Early Childhood Philosophy was a highly positive experience. Her expertise, thoughtful guidance, and collaborative approach helped our team reflect deeply on our values and vision for children’s learning and development. Amie created an inclusive process that encouraged meaningful input from all staff, resulting in a philosophy that genuinely represents our beliefs about Early Childhood at Dalyellup Primary School."
“Dr Fabry has helped us rediscover our direction, reconnect with our core beliefs, and step boldly into innovative practice. We are deeply grateful for the positive and lasting impact she has had on our school community. What was additionally reassuring for the leadership team were the structures, routines and predictable cycles of reflection and purposeful action that Amie embeds in to the improvement process."
Dr Amie Fabry made a significant contribution to the Independent Schools Queensland Early Childhood Forum through both her keynote address and facilitation of a leadership panel grounded in practice. Engaging early childhood leaders across the state, Amie highlighted the critical role of leadership in shaping high-quality early childhood provision within school contexts. Her contribution supported thoughtful consideration of the complexities of leadership and enriched the depth and quality of professional dialogue across the forum. We have valued the opportunity to work with her.
Dr Amie Fabry delivered an exceptional presentation at the IPSHA Biennial National Conference 2026 that was both inspiring and deeply affirming for educational leaders. Through her Early Childhood lens, Amie reminded us that leadership begins with relationships, connection and a genuine understanding of the people we serve.
... Amie is an engaging, authentic and highly knowledgeable presenter whose work challenges leaders to think differently about culture, influence and the environments they create. I would highly recommend her to any school, conference or organisation seeking to develop courageous, reflective and people-centred leaders.
“Engaging Amie to deliver educational leadership training has been a highly valuable investment for our organisation. Amie delivered exceptional training that empowered our Educational Leaders to grow their leadership skills. She brought an engaging, evidence-based approach that translated leadership concepts into practical action. She created a supportive learning environment that encouraged reflection, collaboration, and professional growth, and tailored her content to align with our context and goals.
The impact of Amie’s work has been significant and enduring. Participants left the training with practical strategies they could implement straight away, leading to noticeable improvements in leadership practices across our services. Her expertise, professionalism, and ability to inspire others have resulted in meaningful, lasting change within our organisation. I would highly recommend Amie to any organisation seeking high-quality, impactful training in educational leadership."
Not sure where to start?
Many clients come with a broad sense of what they need but aren't sure which kind of support fits best. That's fine — get in touch and Amie will help you work out what would be most useful.