CELA CEO Michele Carnegie recently delivered the closing address at ACECQA’s National Workforce Forum, reflecting on two days of discussion about what it will take to build a sustainable, high quality early education and care system.

Find out what she said about why a stable, skilled, and valued workforce is the foundation for quality, and what needs to happen next to keep educators in the sector.

With the ocean within walking distance, children at Redhead Community Preschool were the first in their region to take part in a new beach kindy program that turns each fortnight into a coastal exploration. Discover a story of place-based pedagogy shaped by marine life, local heritage, and a community deeply connected to its environment. 

What is the secret to unlocking performance, boosting morale, and attracting the best talent to early childhood education? For Elena Zdravkoski, Director of Operations at Shire Child Care Centres, it’s all about building an uncompromising professional identity. She reveals how a deliberate focus on mentorship, high standards, and powerful language have ignited fierce pride in staff and created a positive ripple effect in the community.