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UWU reiterates commitment to wage increases in FWC Gender Undervaluation Review submission

The United Workers Union has maintained its support for a wage increase, over and above that provided for by the Governments’ flagship “worker retention” payment, to correct for historic gender based undervaluation of workers in female dominated sectors such as early childhood education and care.

2024-10-22 08:35:37

by Jason Roberts

Ex Affinity CFO Steven Becker to replace Sharyn Williams as G8’s new CFO

G8 Education has confirmed the appointment of Steven Becker to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) commencing in early 2025.

2024-10-22 08:34:32

by Jason Roberts

NESA makes changes to Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher accreditation

The New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) has revised requirements for teachers applying for and maintaining Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers (HALT) accreditation in the NSW Teacher Accreditation Manual (the TA Manual).

2024-10-22 07:47:34

by Freya Lucas

Children’s picture books are failing to represent family diversity: ECU research

Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has shown that Australian children's picture books fail to represent diverse families, critically analysing a sample of 90 picture books from shortlisted and award-winning books in Australia from 2019 and 2020.

2024-10-21 09:20:34

by Freya Lucas

Advocates call for new ACT Government to boost nutrition in early years settings

Dietitians Australia and Nutrition Australia ACT are calling for the incoming Territory Government to prioritise the nutrition future of the Territory’s children by boosting nutrition support services available to early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.

2024-10-21 09:15:40

by Freya Lucas

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