Amplify! Blog

Have you ever considered that the simple act of changing a nappy could be a rich moment for connection and learning?

We challenge the perception of nappy changing as a mundane task and consider its potential to build relationships embedded in quality practice. 

With the announcement of the new Federal Ministry, CELA welcomes the continued focus on community and small early education and care providers.

We’re pleased to see strong advocates for early education in key roles and look forward to working with Ministers Clare and Walsh to unlock the potential of community and small providers including strengthening our workforce, sustainable funding reform and high quality service delivery.

Key word signing is a simple yet powerful tool that supports children to communicate their needs, thoughts, and feelings before they’ve fully developed speech.

Early childhood intervention teacher Meg Mahon writes about the benefits and shares free resources.

How do you make complex ideas easier to understand?

Pedagogical Leader Wendy Richards shares how Hunters Hill Preschool turned to images - creating a series of visually rich documents that bring their pedagogy to life for educators, families, and children.

The 2025 federal election result has created a unique window for bold and lasting reform in early education and care. With growing momentum for universal access and sector-wide improvements, CELA is working to ensure the voices of small and community providers are front and centre.

We share our federal election advocacy, what's next, and what it means for CELA members. 

The National Reconciliation Week 2025 theme Bridging Now to Next invites all Australians to reflect on our shared past, consider our present, and work together towards a more united future.

Deborah Hoger, a proud Dunghutti woman and early years Indigenous educational resources specialist, shares her thoughts on the theme, along with ideas for how educators can celebrate with children and engage their team during the week of 27 May – 3 June.

Early childhood education and care has been a key area of interest throughout the Federal Election campaign, with different policies outlined by major parties.

Find out about the major party election commitments, what we've been advocating for and what's next. 

CELA Cultural Advisor Lisa Walker shares ways to address both explicit and implicit cultural safety in everyday practice to build culturally responsive early learning settings that support First Nations children, families and team members to feel safe, respected, valued and seen. 

Anzac Day and Remembrance Day hold a prominent place in Australian cultural and education calendars, and educators and parents are often encouraged to engage children in commemorative events.

This article by Marg Rogers, Emily Small and Amy Johnson explores the challenges of engaging children with commemoration days and offers practical tips to support them understand and participate in these events in meaningful and respectful ways.

The Fair Work Commission has handed down a landmark decision recognising the gender-based undervaluation of early childhood educators. Proposed changes include a simplified classification structure and wage increases of 15% to 23% under the Children’s Services Award.

We share key takeaways, what this means for our members and what's next.