By Hayley Goodrick 1 Oct, 2024 Writing an Acknowledgement of Country in early education and OOSH settings Proud Gangalidda woman Hayley Goodrick shares the significance of Acknowledgement of Country in early learning and OOSH settings and provides practical tips on how to meaningfully incorporate this practice into daily routines, helping to build connections to the land and promote reconciliation from a young age. Read More
By CELA 24 Sep, 2024 How one ECEC service lost over $10k to scammers, plus tips to avoid scams A community-managed long day care service director recently told us how they lost over ten thousand dollars to scammers in two separate cyber attacks. Both incidents involved sophisticated email fraud that targeted the service's payment processes. They invited us to share their story with others, in order to help raise awareness and prevent other services from falling victim to similar scams. Read More
By Aline Majado 20 Sep, 2024 How to recognise inappropriate discipline plus tips for positive behaviour guidance Have you observed something in your service that you think might constitute inappropriate discipline, but you're unsure of how to address it? In this article, we unpack what constitutes 'inappropriate discipline', how to report it, and provide examples and tips for guiding positive behaviour. Read More