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Policy/Practice

Reminder from Wiradjuri woman that Australia Day is a time for sharing multiple perspectives

There are many reasons why 26 January and ‘Australia Day’ are controversial, painful and traumatic for First Nations peoples, Wiradjuri woman and teacher Jordyn Green has explained, saying the annual ‘day’ is a timely reminder that we need to continue to teach younger generations about our history and controversial topics in a culturally sensitive way.

13 hours

by Freya Lucas

Provider

Early childhood educators share top transition tips for the Kindergarten class of 2022

Early childhood educators from provider Young Academics have shared their transition tips for the kindergarten class of 2022, designed to help families and educators to facilitate a smooth start to ‘big school’.

12 hours

by Freya Lucas

Marketplace

Don’t go chasing waterfalls this summer – MTA has a great range right here!

When it comes to sensory activities that delight children of all ages, it’s hard to beat the benefits of sand and water play, which has been proven to boost language development, encourage collaborative play, and offer opportunities for fine and gross motor skill development.

11 hours

by Freya Lucas

Quality

Workplace

New ACU course helps ECEC leaders, directors and decision makers with mental health

A new course from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) has been created to “beat burnout at the source” as the education sector battles ever increasing rates of stress and burnout, leading to increasing numbers of dedicated professionals leaving the sector.

12 hours

by Freya Lucas

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Economics

Child care prices rise 6.5% year on year according to latest inflation data from ABS

Child care prices rose by 6.5 per cent in the three months ended December 2021 across the metropolitan cities of Australia compared to the same period last year as COVID-19 impacts receded and providers returned to more historically consistent fee increase patterns.

2 hours

by Jason Roberts

Quality

Vic Kids Eat Well - a new state-wide movement focused on boosting healthy options

Vic Kids Eat Well is a new statewide movement in Victoria which focuses on boosting healthy food and drink options in places where children spend most of their time.

12 hours

by Freya Lucas

Provider

Australia Post launches new education hub to connect children across the country

Australia Post has launched a new Education Hub, bringing together its collection of curriculum-aligned resources. Alongside the launch, educators from preschool through to older years are being encouraged to help their students to discover the joy of letter writing through the popular Pen Pal Club.

12 hours

by Freya Lucas

COVID-19

NSW reveals pathway back to school plan, with ideas for ECEC

Sarah Mitchell, the New South Wales Minister for Education, has revealed the plan which will support NSW children when they move back to school, and in some cases early learning, from next week.

1 day

by Freya Lucas

COVID-19

NT families express concerns about COVID-19 in community while ECEC challenges persist

A number of educators throughout the Northern Territory have spoken with the ABC, expressing their concerns about the presence of COVID-19 in the community, and sharing the challenges of operating early childhood education and care (ECEC) services through the ongoing pandemic.

1 day

by Freya Lucas

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Economics

FROEBEL Australia opens revolutionary new ECEC service in heart of Uni of Melbourne's innovation precinct

2 days ago

by Jason Roberts

Policy/Practice

Workplace

Cultural safety for educators - more than good workplace culture

12 hours ago

by Freya Lucas

Provider

Brand refresh for Communities at Work to reflect its range of services

1 day ago

by Freya Lucas

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VBreathe breaks new ground with Tasman air purifier perfect for ECEC environments as COVID challenges persist

14 hours

by Jason Roberts

Marketplace

OWNA starts 2022 with strong momentum as new customer wins signal strength of platform offer

3 weeks

by Jason Roberts

Marketplace

OWNA launches new customisable learning documentation feature across platform

1 month

by Jason Roberts

Marketplace

Testimonials for FDSee, the leading FDC software provider, underscore why it’s a must have for schemes, coordinators and educators

1 month

by Jason Roberts

Marketplace

ECEC owners, managers and landlords are turning to Our Ark Mutual for cost effective, community based risk protection

1 week ago

by Jason Roberts

Marketplace

Is improving efficiency your New Year's Resolution for 2022? How Woolworths at Work can help

1 month ago

by Freya Lucas

Provider

Marketplace

Childcare Centre Desktop completes restructure as new strategic investor prepares to rapidly innovate

1 month ago

by Jason Roberts

Marketplace

KindyNow’s next generation marketing platform drives stronger revenue outcomes for ECEC services

2 months ago

by Jason Roberts

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Policy/Practice

Why it might be better to leave the Elf on the Shelf, and out of ECEC

With the increasing popularity in Australia of the American product Elf on the Shelf (EOTS), The Sector has prepared the following reflection which offers some perspective on the tradition in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), the National Quality Standard (NQS) and the National Quality Framework (NQF), and its appropriateness for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) space.

2 months

by Freya Lucas

Research

Workplace

Bound for burnout: Early childhood educators are swimming against a gendered, micromanaged tide

Burnout is rife in the early childhood sector, with educators saying burnout, administrative overload and overwork are the reason they want to leave early. Alarmingly, up to 73% of educators say they wish to leave the sector in the next 5 years. Our educators are swimming against a fast-moving tide.

3 months

by Freya Lucas

Policy/Practice

Could a rethink about overseas student policy be a solution for ECEC workforce shortages?

Educator shortages are being felt with greater bite across the early childhood sector for a number of reasons but could a rethink about overseas student intake policy, particularly around CRICOS registered RTO's could provide a new, and much needed source of educators to help plug the gap.

4 months

by Sam Rosenberg at al

Policy/Practice

Active Citizens with Extraordinary Ideas

For those of us who work in early childhood we often may find ourselves in a position of power, whether in a leadership position or when working directly with children. When we consider relationships and the potential power that exists between people, it is usually about control, to have a choice and an ability to make decisions about the environment and those around us.

4 months

by Freya Lucas

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