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Vaccine tracking feature VaxTrack released by workforce management provider Ento
With a number of Australian states and territories moving to require early childhood education and care (ECEC) employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Melbourne-based technology firm Ento has launched VaxTrack, Australia’s first COVID-19 vaccination tracking feature, for its leading workforce management platform.
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by Jason Roberts
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OSHC for preschoolers trial a success in the ACT
In 2020, the ACT Government launched a trial program of onsite outside of school hours care (OSHC) for ACT public preschool students. The program has been running in four preschools across the ACT - Duffy, Monash, Giralang and Palmerston.
3 months
by Freya Lucas
Innovation
Starting school takes on a digital twist in NSW, following successful pilot program
The New South Wales Department of Education has released information for early childhood education service providers who participated in last year’s pilot of a Transition to School Digital Statement, as well as for NSW public schools who have received an email with the new Transition to School Digital Statements.
8 months
by Freya Lucas
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Could the ELLA program be a key point of difference for your service?
As the early childhood education and care (ECEC) environment becomes more crowded, competition increases. Early childhood providers of all kinds are searching for a point of difference to help them secure and retain enrolments, as well as attracting and maintaining staff.
8 months
by Freya Lucas
Provider
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SAKGF celebrates ECEC service who has innovated to overcome regulation challenges
Following the success of the 2020 launch of its early childhood specific program, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation (SAKGF) has highlighted an innovative solution for the challenge of extensive health and safety regulations which can, at times, make it challenging for participants in the program to engage with very young children to cook their own food.
9 months
by Freya Lucas
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Fair Work Commission ratifies increase in ECT award pay rates
3 days ago
by Freya Lucas
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ACECQA highlights 21 actions in long awaited for ECEC Workforce Strategy release
1 week ago
by Jason Roberts
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Allow the big emotions - advice from UOW expert as lockdowns ease and children return
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by Freya Lucas
