By CELA 17 Sep, 2019 The National Partnership on Universal Access is under Review Funding for universal access to quality early childhood education in the year before school must continue! Read More
By CELA 13 Sep, 2019 Learning about literacy Contemporary definitions of literacy encompass viewing and creating visual and multimodal texts as well as the more traditional skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. In an increasingly globalised and technological world, the ability to think critically about what is being read, heard and viewed and creating alternate texts is also important. Read More
By Dr Mimi Wellisch 13 Sep, 2019 Gifted children need you too What does giftedness look like in young children and how can early educators and parents work together to provide the best opportunity for these children to thrive? Read More
By CELA 10 Sep, 2019 What makes KU an Employer of Choice KU Children’s Services were recently announced as an employer of choice at the Australian Business Awards for the fourth year running. Read More
By CELA 6 Sep, 2019 National Children’s Week 2019 his year, National Children’s Week runs from 19 to 27 October. With a permanent theme of ‘A caring world shares’, Children’s Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. Read More
By CELA 6 Sep, 2019 Melbourne Preschool goes Carbon Neutral After a five year journey Albert Park Preschool in Melbourne realised their dream to become carbon neutral. Last week they were announced as Australia’s first certified carbon neutral early childhood service. Read More
By CELA 3 Sep, 2019 Educators and politicians embrace #EarlyLearningMatters Week More than forty MPs and senators from across the political spectrum are visiting early childhood services in every state and territory this week to show their support and learn more about the benefits of quality early learning for children, families and communities. Read More
By CELA 30 Aug, 2019 Lessons in cultural competence Early childhood programs should focus on cultural competence and inclusion as part of everyday practice, but how well do services manage cultural diversity of staff in early childhood settings? Read More
By CELA 30 Aug, 2019 Child Care Subsidy – We hear your concerns! Feedback on our sector survey regarding the Child Care Subsidy Package, yielded highly detailed insights, which we have provided to the Australian Institute of Family Studies to inform their evaluation. Read More
By CELA 26 Aug, 2019 Chart smart The quarterly snapshots from ACECQA tend not to serve up many surprises these days and while the most recent report is no exception, there are still some gems to be found that keep your knowledge of the sector up to date. Read More