Amplify! Blog

This important article has been developed in response to member enquiries. The Children and Young People Sexual Safety (CYPSS) Unit from Sydney Children’s Hospital Network explains what typical sexual development looks like in young children and how educators can respond calmly and confidently in everyday situations.

They also outline which behaviours may signal a need for additional support, and what educators can do.

What if every sound could be a learning opportunity? From birdsong to body percussion, music is all around us and can transform everyday moments into auditory explorations.

We invite educators to rediscover the joy of music, not as a formal lesson, but as a thread woven through every aspect of the learning environment.

This article highlights CELA’s advocacy at both state and federal levels relating to child safety changes, and details the practical support available to help members implement these urgent changes with confidence.

Committees are vital to ensuring an early learning service stays accountable and reflects the needs of its community. And yet, their role can often be misunderstood. This article provides a strategic look at how to leverage a strong committee for good governance and to ensure it is a genuine reflection of the families and children it serves. 

The Fair Work Commission has backed CELA’s evidence that an urgent NSW Government funding increase is required to solve the significant gap in community preschool wages. The recommendation follows evidence presented by CELA during supported bargaining proceedings for a new multi-employer agreement.

This article outlines what the Commission found, why it matters for community services, and what happens next.

Inclusive support often begins in early childhood education long before a diagnosis or funding pathway is in place. With Thriving Kids rolling out from October 2026, this article outlines what the program means for services and shares practical, strengths based tips to help educators create neuro-affirming environments, partner with families, and build inclusive practice now.

The topic of observations is a familiar one in the early childhood sector, especially as educators juggle increasing work pressures and ongoing conversations about documentation and paperwork.

This article steps into that discussion to clarify what the framework actually requires and to refocus attention on the purpose and value of documentation, rather than the pressure of meeting a number.

For more than five years, children at Koala Child Care Centre have welcomed visitors from a local retirement village, forging meaningful intergenerational relationships. Through shared experiences, the children learn empathy, respect, and social connection, while the seniors enjoy purpose, engagement, and community. 

When two Engadine Preschool educators couldn’t find an age-appropriate sustainability book, they created one, inviting children to lead the way with curiosity and colourful illustrations. Now published in collaboration with Keep Australia Beautiful NSW, their story is inspiring children, educators and families to protect their local waterways.

With the ocean within walking distance, children at Redhead Community Preschool were the first in their region to take part in a new beach kindy program that turns each fortnight into a coastal exploration. Discover a story of place-based pedagogy shaped by marine life, local heritage, and a community deeply connected to its environment.