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COVID-19

Policy/Practice

Dan Tehan confirms new COVID-19 support measures for Victorian ECEC sector

Federal Minister for Education Dan Tehan has announced a new set of emergency support measures to help the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector in Victoria in light of the move to Stage 4 lockdown in Metropolitan Melbourne and Stage 3 in Regional Victoria announced 2 August 2020.

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by Jason Roberts

COVID-19

Victorian Premier announces second permit needed for families requiring ECEC

In a press conference held this afternoon, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews shared that many children who would typically attend early childhood education and care (ECEC) services will not be able to over the next six weeks, also announcing that families wishing to access on-site ECEC will require a second permit, over and above their permitted worker permit, to access education and care for their child/ren.

21 hours

by Freya Lucas

COVID-19

Policy/Practice

Unpacking the latest ECEC support measures for Metro Melbourne Services

Federal Minister for Education Dan Tehan has announced a new set of emergency support measures to support the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector in Victoria. This article aims to unpack the new proposals and help readers to understand the impact on their services.

21 hours

by Jason Roberts

Marketplace

KidsXap’s 2.0 CCS launch well received as customers embrace new innovations

All in one childcare software platform KidsXap has successfully launched their latest Xap 2.0 version which includes a range of new innovations that have been universally well received by their customer base.

2 days

by Jason Roberts

Latest Stories

COVID-19

Victoria's childcare announcements explained

From tomorrow (Thursday, August 6) only children of permitted workers will be able to attend childcare in Melbourne, which is under stage 4 restrictions.

2 hours

by Freya Lucas

Policy/Practice

COVID-19

ECEC Peak Bodies not aligned in responses to latest VIC Rescue package

Early childhood education and care’s largest key peak bodies have reached differing conclusions on the latest Victorian ECEC relief package with the Australian Childcare Alliance and Early Learning and Care Council of Australia welcoming the announcement and Early Childhood Australia expressing concerns about the package.

17 hours

by Jason Roberts

Policy/Practice

Elders of tomorrow celebrated on National Children’s Day

SNAICC – National Voice for our Children proudly celebrated National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) held yesterday, 4 August.

1 day

by Freya Lucas

Quality

QLD Audit Office reveals 1 call every 4 minutes about children being at risk of harm

A recent audit of the Queensland Family Support and Child Protection System, conducted by the Queensland Audit Office, has shown a system under pressure, with call centre operators receiving a call, on average, every four minutes in relation to a child suspected of being at risk of harm, with many of the claims which are upheld relating to methamphetamine use.

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by Freya Lucas

Policy/Practice

COVID-19

CELA urge Tehan to consider community NFP and small providers in announcement

Michele Carnegie, CEO of Community Early Learning Australia (CELA) has called for urgent consideration of small and community not-for-profit providers that “don’t have the resources to simply bounce back”.

1 day

by Freya Lucas