With reduced participation across all service types, it is likely that many educators may not be required to work at the service or may do so on a rotational basis. 

This week Amplify! looks at how the early education sector is being affected by COVID-19 containment measures, shares interviews with directors of two services facing viability challenges, and asks the government for viability funding.

In this week’s Amplify! We find out what it’s like teaching remotely in China and Italy, which platforms they are using, and give some helpful tips for remote teaching.

We asked CELA member and centre director, Jeni Hind, how social distancing is being implemented at her service, and how it has impacted on the staff and children.

In this week’s Amplify! We find out how some services are managing with low stock availability and rationing, and provide tips on how to provide nutritious meals when regular staples are not available.

It is important that all services are aware of current advice and updates regarding the COVID-19 virus. 

By Michele Carnegie, CELA CEO Did you know that the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is gathering information about the impact of the Australian Government’s Child Care Package?

Amplify examines the incentives and barriers to becoming an ECT, which type of courses to look for, and what employers could do to make the pathway clearer.

Have you or a colleague experienced workplace bullying? Do you know how to identify it and what to do if it happens? How would you react if you came across a situation where a young child in your care was being bullied?

We share tips and resources for how to navigate bullying amongst colleagues and young children. 

If you’re considering how to celebrate Harmony Week this year, why not explore how the children in your service could benefit from learning another language?

In this article, we share the benefits of learning a second language, how to support additional language learning, and speak with early learning centre Froebel to find out about bilingual language immersion.