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CELA CEO Michele Carnegie appeared before the NSW Legislative Council inquiry into the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector to call for urgent and effective reforms. 

Find out what CELA is recommending to government and how these reforms could help create a safer, stronger ECEC sector.

At HazelGrove Early Education, a children’s committee is giving young learners a powerful platform to lead, question, and create change.

Through child-led projects on safety, fairness, and inclusion, these young advocates are proving that leadership and empathy can start early—and inspire an entire community.

The way we talk about food can have a powerful influence on how children develop their relationship with healthy eating. This can be challenging for educators, especially when views on what’s ‘healthy’ differ.

Nutritionist and early childhood educator Fern Rodrigues shares her thoughts on this topic, suggesting that an evidence-based approach is essential.

Imagine living in a town where three or more families compete for a single early learning place. For many in regional, rural and remote Australia, this is everyday life.

This article explores new research revealing how living in these “childcare deserts” affects parents’ income, careers, mental health and overall wellbeing.

From little things, big things grow. At City of Canterbury Bankstown’s Hurlstone Park Children’s Centre, a child's comforter sparked a joyful, child-led investigation that culminated in the creation of a life-sized elephant made entirely from recycled boxes.

Discover how a small spark of curiosity led to a creative engineering feat with real-world impact.

In early education and care spaces, genuine allies help create environments where First Nations educators, families and children feel safe, valued and respected.

In this article, CELA Cultural Consultant Lisa Walker reflects on what true allyship looks like, how it differs from surface gestures, and the vital role leaders play in fostering it.

Salamander Early Education is proving that investing in staff wellbeing isn’t just an ‘add-on’—it builds stronger pedagogy, deeper community connections, and happy, resilient learners.

In this article we highlight Salamander’s Waraa Project, which is testament to the fact that when educators shine, children thrive. 

With new requirements under the National Quality Framework and growing concerns about child safety, it has never been more important for services to consider how they use AI.

This article explores how educators and leaders can harness AI ethically and responsibly - supporting efficiency and creativity while keeping the safety and rights of children, families and staff at the centre.

Services need to act quickly and justly when a misconduct case arises. Child safety must always come first and leaders have a responsibility to uphold procedural fairness for employees.

In this article, we unpack legal and HR frameworks to help leaders act decisively and lawfully.

Looking for ways to bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures into your classroom in a meaningful way?

First Nations early education resource specialist Deborah Hoger explores how music can connect children with culture, history and identity. From clapsticks and yidaki to contemporary artists like Mitch Tambo and Troy Cassar-Daley, Deborah shares practical ideas and resources to help educators embed music into everyday learning.