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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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