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15% pay rise FAQs

These FAQs covers many of the key questions members have asked us about how to access the payment, definitions of key terms including what a workplace instrument is, and how CELA can help you to make a workplace instrument. 

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Guild extends Workers Compensation insurance offering

Guild Early Learning (GEL) is Workers Compensation specifically developed for childcare, preschool and kindergarten centres in NSW.

To learn more about GEL and how it can help protect your business and staff’s wellbeing, call 1800 810 213 or visit guildinsurance.com.au/GEL

By Marg Rogers 21 Mar, 2025

What the ABC revealed about early childhood education and care in Australia

The ABC's Four Corners recently exposed alarming practices in some Australian early education and care services, revealing critical gaps in safety, oversight, and accountability. 

Marg Rogers, a senior lecturer at UNE and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Manna Institute, analyses the root causes behind these failings. She highlights how conflicting corporate interests and hidden government funding undermine quality care, calling urgently for reform.

By The Fathering Project 20 Mar, 2025

The Fathering Project: Strengthening families through engaged fatherhood

Research has shown that active father engagement in children's early years significantly enhances child development, strengthens family bonds, and benefits the broader community.

This article provides insights from The Fathering Project and offers practical tips and resources to help early education settings effectively engage fathers in supporting children's learning.

By CELA 18 Mar, 2025

Creating a culture of child protection: Key approaches and the importance of quality training

For professionals in early childhood education and care, understanding and fulfilling child protection responsibilities is not just best practice—it's a legal and ethical obligation. Creating a genuine culture of child safety involves embedding protection principles into every aspect of daily practice.

We highlight how CELA member St Luke’s Dapto integrates the NSW Child Safe Standards into their daily operations, and also share why it's important to invest in high quality child protection training. 

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CELA acknowledges all Traditional Custodians across Australia and recognises First Nations Peoples' connection to their lands, skies and waterways. We respect Elders past, present and emerging. Together we work towards a better future for all children, families and communities. 

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