Policy
SNAICC appoints ex Healing Foundation leader as new Chief Executive
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children, the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, have announced the appointment of Richard Weston as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
a day ago
by Jason Roberts
Policy
ECA urges Prime Minister to ‘put children first’ in family law system review
Early Childhood Australia (ECA) have issued a statement urging Prime Minister Scott Morrison to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of children is at the heart of the Australian Parliament’s inquiry into the family law system.
a day ago
by Freya Lucas
Quality
Understanding and guiding children’s behaviours a big focus for LPBD conference
With just under a month to go until educators from the Northern Territory and beyond converge for the Little People, Big Dreams (LPBD) Conference, organisers Child Australia and the Northern Territory Government are pleased to showcase the work of Dr Louise Porter.
a day ago
by Freya Lucas
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Quality
The little pig making a big difference in promoting children’s love of reading
An endearing story about Molly, the little piglet who ate so much weetbix that she grew into a big, strong pig touched the hearts of children of all ages as part of yesterday’s Australian Reading Hour, an annual event which encourages Australians to “drop everything and read” for an hour.
by Freya Lucas
Quality
Workforce
RUOK? Australian employers lose 8 million working days a year to mental health
Former Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gilard, has used her address to the CEDA’s State of the Nation Summit yesterday to highlight the economic and personal costs of mental health conditions in Australia, outlining the deep impact such conditions play on the country’s workforce.
by Freya Lucas
Policy
Economics
Three year old Kindergarten on the way for Buloke and Northern Grampians
Victorian Parliamentary Secretary for Early Childhood Education, Sonya Kilkenny, joined children, educators and teachers at Charlton and District Kindergarten and Sea Lake Kindergarten in Buloke and St Arnaud Early Learning Centre in Northern Grampians yesterday, to mark the first enrolments for funded three-year-old kinder programs.
by Freya Lucas
Policy
International
Children are protagonists in a fight for their own wellbeing, author says on eve of rally
The Early Years Learning Framework and the Framework for School Aged Care both speak about children being confident and involved learners, with the educators caring for them seeking to notice, recognise and respond to moments of learning which demonstrate children being valued and respected as strong, competent and capable learners.
by Freya Lucas
Workforce
Far North Queensland makes space for skilled overseas workers to beat ECEC shortage
Skilled overseas workers with backgrounds in a variety of occupations, including early childhood education and care (ECEC) are sought in Far North Queensland, with 200 places being made available to meet rising demand in the region.
by Freya Lucas
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Research
International
The use of pedagogical documentation technology – PhD reflections
Mary Elizabeth Picher is currently completing her dissertation on the use of pedagogical documentation technology in a Kindergarten program, using the vehicle of StoryPark, a platform familiar to many in the Australian early childhood education and care (ECEC) context.
by Freya Lucas
Policy
In conversation with: Craig Pomranz, Made by Raffi author, speaking on identity
So many times, powerful moments of reflection for adults are inspired by the experiences, positive or negative, of the children who they love and care for. This was recently the case for author, Craig Pomranz, who was inspired by the experience of his godson, Rafael, to begin exploring questions of difference and identity.
by Freya Lucas
Policy
Workforce
One answer to a lack of nature play for older children – Wild Imagination
Like many of our readers, Brooke Davis believes in the wonderful opportunities availed to children of all ages through time spent in nature, exploring, experimenting and engaging in the type of play that is less about rules and structure, and more about developing a sense of self and a chance to answer a favourite question of childhood…I wonder what would happen if…?
by Freya Lucas
Innovation
Workforce
In conversation with: Laura Stone, ABC Early Childhood Producer
We connected recently with one of our newer e-news subscribers, Ms Laura Stone, who is an Early Childhood Producer with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), to learn more about her role, what drew her to producing early childhood content, and how a typical day unfolds.
by Freya Lucas
Opinions
Policy
Workforce
What will it take? (“And beware of advice from experts, pigs, and members of Parliament.” Henson, J. 2007)
In 1986 I was 19 years old and living away from home for the first time. While I was studying for an entry-level qualification in childcare, I was possibly more interested in 80’S pop group Duran Duran than beginning a career and developing a professional identity. Now, 1986 is all a bit of a blur but there is one thing from this year that I have a vivid memory of.
a month ago
by Karen Hope
Quality
The Importance of Compliance
According to the International Compliance Association, compliance describes “the ability to act according to an order, set of rules or request.”
a month ago
by Mick Ogrizek
Leadership
Workforce
Choosing between two high quality candidates – a recruitment dilemma
In some parts of the country, early childhood education and care (ECEC) recruitment is highly competitive, with far more positions than applicants. In other areas, or for certain roles, employers may have the luxury of choice, finding themselves in the enviable position of having two equally qualified, equally suitable applicants for a role. As an employer, what are some of the best ways to ensure the best applicant is chosen to move forward?
a month ago
by Freya Lucas
