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
By CELA 30 Apr, 2019 Parenting with a growth mindset Mother’s Day is only a fortnight away and many educators are reflecting on how – or if – they should help children celebrate the occasion. Read More
By CELA 30 Apr, 2019 National OSHC Survey 2019 Take the national OSHC survey for 2019 and help gather the knowledge we need to share with politicians and policy-makers. Read More
By CELA 24 Apr, 2019 Broadside: Early Childhood Development – A Tale of Four Cities Not all Australian children have an equal chance to thrive as this examination of recent Australian Early Development Census data shows. Read More
By CELA 16 Apr, 2019 OSHC under the spotlight With vacation care underway in many parts of Australia, and OSHC the centre of some big spending commitments at the recent NSW election, it’s timely to take a look at what’s on offer and how it might play out for educators and school communities. Amplify editor Bec Lloyd speaks to CELA CEO Michele Carnegie in the first of several OSHC/OOSH-related stories considering the future promises and current realities of before and after school care. Read More
By CELA 15 Apr, 2019 Budgeting for bunnies, and other reasons to think twice about a rabbit for Easter! In part one, Gaby covered the basics of rabbit welfare and begins outlining their needs in a children’s service setting by focusing on housing. In part two, she takes you through health and wellbeing and shares the promised story of Bumble the Bottom Biter! Read More
By CELA 8 Apr, 2019 Anzac Day in the early years While some people may wonder if young children can understand the meaning of ANZAC Day, many early learning services feel it is important to commemorate the day each year. We share some perspectives from early educators around how they mark the day in their service, along with a list of activities and resources. Read More
By CELA 8 Apr, 2019 Rabbits in early learning, a hot crossed issue Gabrielle (Gaby) Flavin is an early childhood teacher and an animal advocate. With Easter around the corner she penned a set of articles around one of the most commonly considered ECE ‘pets’ – rabbits. Read More