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Issue 148 - Apr 25

Welcome to the April edition of Rattler. This edition exemplifies the quality practice that CELA strives for, with the theme of children’s rights threaded throughout the articles.

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As 2024 draws to a close, we're thrilled to let you know that our Rattler and Amplify! annual compendium is here. This year's compendium brings together some of the best Rattler and Amplify! stories from this year in one big bundle.

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Issue 146 - Sep 24

Welcome to the September edition of Rattler. Inside you'll find insightful articles covering a wide range of topics to spark reflection and discussion in your service.

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Issue 145 - Apr 24

Welcome to the April edition of Rattler. Inside you'll find insightful articles covering a wide range of topics to spark reflection and discussion in your service.

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Issue 144 - Dec 23

As 2023 draws to a close, we're thrilled to let you know that our Rattler and Amplify! annual compendium is here. This year's compendium brings together some of the best Rattler and Amplify! stories from this year in one big, glossy bundle.

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Issue 143 - Sep 23

Welcome to the September edition of Rattler. It’s been an incredibly busy but fruitful time for our CEO Michele Carnegie, who has represented CELA members at a multitude of significant meetings and round tables across Australia. Find out who's she's met with and what's been on the agenda in Michele's CEO intro.

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Issue 140 - Nov 22

We hope that you enjoy this issue of Rattler, which begins with a spotlight on CELA member The Point Preschool, defined by a supportive culture and creative approach, and share the story of how a "Spectacular Find" in a sandpit led to a STEM award.

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Issue 142 - Apr 23

Rattler issue 142 is here! At a time when many new educators are being employed, and many existing educators are being promoted to leadership positions, this issue of Rattler includes some great articles focused on supporting new educators and leaders in our sector.

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Issue 139

We hope that you enjoy this issue of Rattler, which begins with a spotlight on CELA member Murray-Toola Damana, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander preschool in Sydney's Mt Druitt. Director Fran McCarthy and co-founder Karen Isaacs share how they are creating a model of education where 'each child can fulfill their dreaming and become the person they were meant to be'.

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Issue 141 - Dec 22

As 2022 draws to a close, we're thrilled to bring you our beautifully designed Rattler and Amplify! annual compendium. This year's compendium brings together some of the best Rattler and Amplify! stories from this year.

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Issue 138

We hope that you enjoy this issue of Rattler, which begins with a spotlight on CELA member Armidale Community Preschool, who started Term 1 with their entire team falling ill with COVID. Director Sue Motley shares how she was able to ensure that the preschool remained open, while keeping a focus on educator wellbeing and health.

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Issue 137

As 2021 draws to a close, we're thrilled to bring you our Rattler and Amplify! annual compendium. This year's compendium brings together some of the best Rattler and Amplify! stories from this year.

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Issue 136

This edition of Rattler begins with a moving story about CELA member St John’s Catholic Preschool and Long Daycare. Located in the Western Sydney suburb of Auburn, the service’s families were recently subjected to some of Australia’s harshest lockdown rules. Director Cindy Adams and her team have been working tirelessly during the lockdown to support the many CALD, refugee and asylum seeking families who attend. Find out what they’ve been doing to help and how your service may also be able to help by offering a space to a child of a family seeking asylum.

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Issue 135

This edition of Rattler begins with our Meet the Member feature, where we share a delightful story about how Bermagui Preschool has been part of a project to grow intergenerational friendships and cultural understanding called the Moodji Project.

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Issue 134

This edition of Rattler begins with our Meet the Member feature, highlighting how confidence and critical reflection enabled Cooks Hill Preschool to achieve an exceeding rating in all 7 areas in their recent Assessment & Rating.

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Issue 132

In this edition of Rattler we focus on articles designed to inspire and help you through this uncertain time and into the start of 2021. We begin with our regular spotlight Meet the Member, where preschool director Christine McKnight shares how community, friendship and belonging are helping the fire affected community of Cobargo on their long road to recovery.

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Issue 131

In this edition of Rattler we focus on articles designed to inspire and uplift you during this challenging time. We begin with our regular spotlight Meet the Member, where we find out how Young mobile playgroup and preschool, situated in the NSW south west, engages local families and community. We also bring you the second of a three part series focusing on exceeding services, with an in-depth look at how St Luke’s Preschool in Dapto held onto their exceeding rating during a change in leadership.

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Issue 130

Our March edition includes the first of a series of articles focused around exceeding services, with this edition sharing insights around how NSW South Coast service Narooma Preschool achieved exceeding ratings in all 7 quality areas.

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Issue 129

Insightful articles covering topics such as stamping out racism, welcoming rainbow families, building a sustainable workforce and the importance of quality conversations with children.

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Issue 128

How early educators can help stop racism, The calming power of mindfulness for children,
The benefits of upskilling, Why good conversations count, Preschools under pressure and much more

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Issue 127

A new study looks at Early Childhood Educator well-being. A magical experience at Nature Explorers. How can we lead pedagogy by lifting our gaze? The shifting nature of quality. Broadside and much more.

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Issue 126

Election 2019: What the sector is saying. Inclusion: How to welcome rainbow families, Your 8 week quality PD plan, The importance of trust in communications, Broadside and much more.

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Issue 125

Time for action - The challenge of change – Keeping play in balance – A unique kids’ cottage - Building bridges Your 8-week Music PD Plan – Holistic, multi-philosophy approach to education – Make a scarecrow + much more

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Issue 133

The 2020 Rattler compendium brings together some of the best Rattler and Amplify! stories from the year.

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Issue 75

TRANSITION TO SCHOOL. CAMPBELLTOWN PROFILE. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS. GIFTED KIDS PLUS MORE…

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Issue 76

KID HEAVEN. QUICKFIX DIPLOMAS? CHILD FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES. BUILDING A DREAM PLAYGROUP PLUS MORE…

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Issue 77

EQUITY PAY WIN. FLYING THE FLAG. GROWING UP IN AUSTRALIA PLUS MORE…

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Issue 78

PRESCHOOLS SEE RED. SOCIAL JUSTICE. INDIGENOUS GRADUATES. CREATIVE PLAYSPACES PLUS MORE…

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Issue 79

CARE FOR KIDS BLUEPRINT. MARKETING COMMUNITY CHILDCARE. CHILD FRIENDLY AUSTRALIA. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLUS MORE…

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Issue 80

Celebrate! Preschools go crazy. Preschool funding & NSW election. New obesity report plus more...

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Issue 81

PROMISES, PROMISES & POLITICS. CCCC: 1000 MEMBERS STRONG. UNBAMBOOZLING CURRICULUM. MIND YOUR BACK! PLUS MORE…

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Issue 82

OUT THERE: EXCURSIONS. 1:4 RATIOS CAMPAIGN. WELLBEING INDEX. FINNISH SCHOOL. THE CEE CEES. PLUS MORE…

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Issue 83

THE MONTESSORI WAY. INSIDE A MACS CENTRE. RENAME AND RECLAIM. SAVING OUR WATER. NT INTERVENTION. CCMS UPDATE & MORE…

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Issue 84

RALLY FEVER. RON LALLY VISITS. LITERACY GOES POP! CEE CEES: THE WINNERS. THE ART OF MAKING FRIENDS & MORE…

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Issue 85

Environments, Margaret Sims, The new politics, Maxine McKew & MORE…

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Issue 86

Food safety, Corporate care teaching trophies, Emergent curriculum + MORE…

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Issue 87

The Ceecees! Eva Cox close up, 30 years of change among the gumtrees + MORE…

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Issue 88

Learning from ABC advocates in NSW, Go bushwalking! Gabe Connell + MORE…

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Issue 89

The autism spectrum bowled over: Jack high ldc workforce: train & retain guide to peak bodies + more

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Issue 90

HOPE FOR NSW PRESCHOOLS FEDERAL INITIATIVES: UPDATE CENTRE STAGE ECEC AT THE FOREFRONT THE BLUE WHALE PROJECT CLOVELLY GOES GREEN + MORE

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Issue 91

EYLF announcement, universal access update, bilingual learning, little yuin, big profile + more

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Issue 92

Mary Bailey house, facebook: friend or foe? Early learning design around the world, grassroots eylf + more

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Issue 93

Rising rent realities, courageous acts, private pre-prep, documentation rethink + MORE…

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Issue 94

Your guide to the big changes in children’s services nationwide & state-specific.

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Issue 95

Ceecees awards, children’s rights, mobile preschools, transition to school.

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Issue 96

Celebrating play drought takes toll you deserve a raise! close up: PETER Garrett dealing with disclosure

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Issue 97

INSPIRING SPACES FOR CHILDREN NATURAL PLAY POSSIBILITIES THE ECEC TEACHER OF TOMORROW UNDERSTANDING NQS + MORE

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Issue 98

Barlu Kurli preschool Children in detention CHILD RIGHTS NQS Spotlight: Relationships Out-of-scope services + MORE

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Issue 99

Children in occupied territories who needs a forest? NQS Spotlight: communities meet the minister + MORE

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Issue 100

Excursions: get off the beaten track! NQS Spotlight: leadership community management matters + MORE

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Issue 101

Quality improvement journeys NQS Spotlight: staffing arrangements parent perspectives + MORE

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Issue 102

Quick vs quality training NQF: How they do it in QLD NQs spotlight: education program & practice + MORE

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Issue 103

Signage do’s & don’ts guide to facebook politics & ECEC NQs spotlight: health & safety voxpop top issues + MORE

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Issue 104

Budget based funding gender in ECEC hot issue politics spotlight On philosophy excellence rating debate + MORE

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Issue 105

Minister Ellis change at australia st advocacy now funding model questions physical environment + MOR

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Issue 106

Goodstart fairfield election issues intentionality lessons from pen green meet a playworker + MORE

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Issue 107

Balnarring Preschool state funding maths & science spotlight: partnerships meet the gunnedah mob + MORE

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Issue 108

NQF Mythbusters defying disadvantage infant’s home Gowrie SA: staffing case study settings to inspire + MORE

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Issue 109

NQF Myth busters pirates ahoy! antarctic adventure Documentation The difficult conversation + MORE

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Issue 110

Inclusive Practice corporate childcare PISA examined leadership symposium SPotlight on management + MORE

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Issue 111

PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REPORT HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIA MIA YOUNG ADVOCATES SPOTLIGHT ON SUSTAINABILITY + MORE

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Issue 112

Selling our story teaching citizenship HAPPY GRADUATES Parental Leave Relationships with children + MORE

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Issue 113

Authentic Inclusion Collaborative Partnerships community engagement family day care crisis + MORE

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Issue 114

FAMILIES PACKAGE REVIEW PARENTS UNDERSTANDING QUALITY MORE FROM DOCUMENTATION GETTING POLITICAL + MORE

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Issue 116

ABORIGINAL CHILDREN MISS OUT RETHINKING EDUCATION EMBRACING RISKY PROGRAMS DEMYSTIFYING MATHS + MORE

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Issue 115

STOCKHOLM SYNDROME POLITICAL SAVVY WAGE EQUALITY ETHICAL RELATIONSHIPS PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST + MORE

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Issue 117

TECHNOLOGY IN SERVICES GOING DIGITAL AT MAAS THE NDIS MEET THE MINISTER INFECTIOUS ADVOCACY VOX POPPETS + MORE

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Issue 118

INCLUSIVE PRACTICE VALE JOHN KAYE COUNCIL’S ROLE IN ECEC EARLY START INITIATIVE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS + MORE

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Issue 119

IMPACT OF PREMIUM SERVICES GET MORE FROM YOUR PD SPEND QUALITY IS KEY PUSH DOWN CURRICULUM PET PEEVE + MORE

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Issue 120

NEW ERA FOR TEACHERS LIFE-CHANGING COMMUNITY SERVICE GETTING TO KNOW CCCC RISK IN THE KITCHEN PET PEEVE + MORE

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Issue 121

Integration in practice, Spotlight on staffing, Taking risks, Start strong, Making quality meaningful + Broadside

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Issue 122

CELA leads the way into the future • New-look NQF Spotlight on leadership • Managing change + MORE

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Issue 123

NEW 8-week PD planning guide · Your votes build the future · Speak up and stay safe · Write a picture book Talking about self-care · What is an early childhood professional anyway? + much more in your 30 years young Rattler+Broadside

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Issue 124

Men at work - Overlooking gifted children - Resilience rises from the ashes - National working with children clearances - Restoring garden soil - Your 8-week PD plan for Inclusion - Lost words, + much more

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