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DJ Sowerby breaking gender barriers with ECT role
Donald (DJ) Sowerby has made a name for himself in his local community of Gisborne, New Zealand, attracting attention for his career choice, and securing a prestigious award.
2024-07-26 00:30:45
by Freya Lucas
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Songwriting initiative helps to preserve and strengthen language and culture
A First Nations songwriting initiative is helping preserve and strengthen Aboriginal culture and languages in a remote part of Western Australia, and has special links to early childhood.
2024-07-23 10:04:25
by Freya Lucas
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Navigating the Assessment and Rating process in Early Childhood Education and Care
In the ever-evolving landscape of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), the Assessment and Rating (A&R) process plays a crucial role in maintaining high standards of care and education. This article aims to demystify the A&R process and provide practical insights for ECEC providers to navigate it successfully.
2024-07-22 09:58:49
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Compassion Fatigue in Centre Managers and Directors: Addressing Burnout and Building Support Systems
Even a quick scroll through social media reveals daily calls for help and testimonies of exhaustion from crucial leaders. This article explores compassion fatigue among centre managers and directors, highlighting the symptoms, consequences, and essential strategies to support these vital roles.
2024-07-22 09:30:08
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6 figure salaries on offer for educators who are willing to go west
While early childhood education and care (ECEC) wages have been spoken about widely in the mainstream media following what some have termed a ‘Budget let down’ for the sector, there is one part of Australia where holding an ECEC qualification can net educators a salary of over $100,000 a year.
2024-07-19 09:04:17
by Freya Lucas
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When a staff update turns into a privacy breach
2024-07-19 00:57:43
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Compassion Fatigue in Centre Managers and Directors: Addressing Burnout and Building Support Systems
2024-07-22 09:30:08
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Annual change in ECEC job ad volumes across all categories moves negative in June 2024
2024-07-21 13:27:38
by Jason Roberts