By CELA 6 May, 2020 Labor promises urgent review of BBF funding Square pegs in a round hole Read More
By CELA 27 May, 2019 Taking a chance on risky play – part one Linda’s ready access to a beautiful river is just one part of her natural play philosophy. When children enrol in Linda’s service the families know they are in for a full experience of the outdoors Read More
By CELA 27 May, 2019 I screen, you screen We open Beth Sebesfi’s story about screens today with a reminder of the recently updated World Health Organisation guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep, for children up to five years old. Read More
By CELA 20 May, 2019 Grounded in truth – National Reconciliation Week 2019 From 27 May to 3 June, National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity to reflect and act on ways we can connect with and respect Aboriginal culture and community. Read More
By CELA 20 May, 2019 Where to now? The re-election of the previous government means working with a known quantity – but how well do you know what the Morrison government has in mind for early childhood education? And what does that mean for advocates of high quality care for children, professional wages and conditions for educators, national consistency and an independent authority to oversee it all? CELA CEO Michele Carnegie shares her appraisal of #election2019 and a new Simple Guide to the outcomes for the sector. Read More
By CELA 15 May, 2019 Be Informed Is voting enjoying a zeitgeist moment in Australia this year? And what might that mean for you? We’re here to help you be informed about Federal election 2019 in the easiest possible way, including an all new Simple Guide to the ECE policies. Read More
By CELA 15 May, 2019 CELA Simple Guide to Election 2019 – printable Here is a simple guide to help you make an informed decision in the upcoming election. Read More
By CELA 15 May, 2019 Why this election matters for early learning Amplify presents a final summary of the major party ECEC policy platforms ahead of the Federal election on Saturday May 18. The commentary in this article was prepared by CELA CEO Michele Carnegie and CELA Policy and Research Consultant, Megan O’Connell. We’ve also drawn from our recent coverage as well as the campaign at Eary Learning, Everyone Benefits, to create a CELA Simple Guide to help you navigate the big policy comparisons in this very important poll. By Michele Carnegie and Megan O’Connell Read More
By CELA 8 May, 2019 National Early Childhood Election Forum The forum held in Melbourne last week was sponsored by some of the partners behind Early Learning: Everyone Benefits – CELA, ECA-Victoria, ELAA, Goodstart, CELA, KU Children’s Services, and Playgroups Australia. CELA CEO Michele Carnegie and Research Adviser Megan O’Connell attended the event. Read More