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 some of the challenges involved in engaging children with commemoration days, as well as tips to support children’s understanding of these events and participate in them 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. 

For generations, nursery rhymes and fairy tales have played a powerful role in shaping children’s identity and perspectives about themselves.

Here, we explore the benefits of these traditional forms and examine some ethical considerations, offering strategies for fostering inclusive and equitable storytelling practices. 

Low pay has long been one of the biggest barriers to building and sustaining a strong ECEC workforce. At the recent ECA Rural and Remote Early Childhood Forum, CELA and CCC shared how supported bargaining has created a new pathway to address this challenge.

This article outlines how the process worked, what it has achieved so far, and why it matters for the future. 

Our popular one-day Elevate Early Education online conference was held on 1 April 2025. We brought together experts and practitioners to share diverse perspectives and frameworks aimed at fostering inclusive education. 

We share a small sample of the powerful insights shared throughout the day, along with reflections from CELA Professional Learning Co-ordinator Rachel Ho, who co-produced the event.