During a recent discussion, a CELA member spoke about the benefits of fingerplays and how she was concerned that fingerplays were disappearing from early education spaces. 

We explore what fingerplays are, why they are beneficial, and how you can introduce them in your practice. 

Members: Download our new fingerplays practice tool 

CELA long day care members: Be represented by CELA during upcoming enterprise bargaining process

The Early Education and Care Productivity Commission inquiry examines the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. The Commission will consider cost and availability barriers that affect access to ECEC services, and ways to support better outcomes for children and families.  

Read CELA's executive summary and download a copy of our submission.  

Many early education services are enthusiastic about involving children in Indigenous art experiences such as dot painting and body decoration.  

Regular CELA writer and Indigenous early education resource specialist Deborah Hoger shares her thoughts about what we should know, consider and teach children in relation to these experiences.

Volunteer management committees or boards play a unique role in the governance of not for profit early education and care services. In this article, we explain the importance of their role and outline ten important things new volunteer committee/board members should know. 

NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held from 2-9 July 2023. This year's theme is For our Elders. 

Proud Dunghutti woman and Indigenous early education resource specialist Deborah Hoger unpacks how early education services can embrace and celebrate the theme, including tips and insights. 

As we approach Mother’s Day, many services are busy with craft activities and preparations for morning teas, concerts and tributes to beloved mums. With inclusion and equity a focus in the EYLF V2.0, some are wondering whether this celebration is still relevant, whether adjustments should be made, or whether to cancel the celebration altogether. 

We speak with CELA early education specialists Meg Anastasi and Rachel Ho, Meni Tsambouniaris from Diversity Kids and Scott Brunelle from Rainbow Families to provide some great thought starters and viewpoints on the matter. 

Are forced apologies in early childhood a pathway to empathy or a misguided mission?

ECT and CELA trainer Meg Anastasi shares effective methods for nurturing a room filled with genuine emotional connections and compassion.