Belinda Trewartha is an Early Childhood Education Specialist with a broad knowledge base and experience spanning thirty years, both within Australia and internationally. Currently she is a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at The University of South Australia, specialising in Maths and Science. Related interests include digital pedagogy, authentic assessment and culturally responsive practises. Belinda is passionate about making Mathematics accessible to all, including anxious parents and educators, whom she believes hold the key to engaging and exciting young children about all things mathematical and scientific. With this in mind, she is currently undertaking an Educational Doctorate investigating authentic assessment in early years mathematics. Belinda is involved in research work around the engagement of children who are d/D/HoH in mathematics.