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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. 

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.

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.  

Many educators feel uncertain and under prepared when it comes to responding to and de-escalating behaviours that challenge. This can contribute to educator burnout. 

Child development expert Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett's new 6R framework offers a solution by guiding educators to understand the root causes of behaviours and implement supportive, evidence-based strategies that nurture children’s development and enhance educator-child relationships.

The transition from an early years setting to formal schooling can be a major adjustment for both children and their families.

ECT Meg Anastasi shares simple tips educators can share with families to help support a smooth transition to school.

This article explores the fundamental rights of children, how these rights apply in early education settings, and how educators can uphold these rights in their daily practices.

Nursery rhymes have been a staple of early childhood education for generations, and for good reason. They are not only fun and engaging for young children, but they also play a crucial role in language development, literacy and social skills.

In this article, we will explore six of the most popular nursery rhymes among preschool and daycare educators in Australia, discuss their educational benefits, and provide the lyrics to each song. 

Many service directors are enthusiastic about embedding more rigorous child safety processes in their services but may be looking for ways to ensure the entire team is engaged.

Director Vikki Shaw, 2IC Jenna Rugg, and Educational Leader Mel Fourtounas of St Luke's Preschool Dapto share how they integrate the Child Safe Standards into their daily practice.

Establishing an achievable, practical, and effective planning cycle is a common challenge for many services. The process can often feel complex, resulting in a planning cycle that is implemented at the service, rather than tailored for it.

CELA Early Education Specialist Meg Anastasi, and Peter Pan Preschool Education Leaders Cathy Jolly and Carly Kelly, share insights on how viewing the planning cycle through a collaborative leadership lens can make the documentation process more engaging and meaningful for everyone involved.

The Federal Government has confirmed they will fund an initial 15% pay increase for early childhood educators and teachers in a $3.6 billion commitment.  

Find out what we know now, what's next and how you can stay informed as the negotiations progress.