In Australia, one in ten infants now have a confirmed food allergy, with food-related anaphylaxis having doubled in the last ten years. We asked the team at Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) to share some key ways that early education services can manage food allergies and help to reduce the risk of anaphylaxis.

From 27 May to 3 June we celebrate National Reconciliation Week. This week marks two significant dates in our history; the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision. In the early childhood context, it is a time to celebrate and highlight the achievements of Australians in coming together and contributing towards the reconciliation journey.

Early childhood education needs to be at the centre of governments’ economic stimulus package. During the height of the COVID-19 crisis we saw how vital early childhood education and care was to the essential workforce – it is now vital to the recovery.

‘In this together’, the theme for National Reconciliation Week 2020 (27 May – 3 June), encourages all Australians to reflect on the part they play on our journey towards reconciliation.

Learn about the creation of the ‘granbuddies’ program, a COVID-safe social program to reunite the children with their elderly friends.

In this week’s Amplify we share a reminder of the importance of play in the early years, and how early educators can help families to facilitate learning through play remotely.

During challenging times, it’s important to remember why we do what we do, and that we are providing vitally important structure and support for the children in our care

This week we have gathered together some of the best links to home learning resources that you can use in your own programs, or share with families.

In the second of our two-part series, we speak with a service in Lismore on the NSW far north coast to find out what they are doing to keep staff and families safe.

Chemistry is part of life. The opportunities to explore chemistry with children pop up all the time. So, let’s explore some of these opportunities, which may inspire some great ideas for mother’s day themed gifts or activities.