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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 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 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 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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Inclusion ebook

This resource includes a wide range of articles, tips and tools to support early educators with implementing inclusive practice. 

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Early education leadership ebook

This ebook provides early education and care leaders with a wide range of articles, tips and tools to build leadership skills. 

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Child Protection ebook

This ebook provides early education and care professionals with a wide range of articles, tips and tools to build their knowledge around child protection. 

Updated September 2025

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Team Relationship eBook

This eBook provides early education and care professionals with a wide range of articles, tips and tools to build their knowledge around team relationships. The pdf includes a range of articles, tools, tips sheets and infograhpics in one handy eBook. 

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Behaviour and co-regulation eBook

This resource aims to provide early educators with a wide range of articles, tips and tools to help them support children's behaviour and co-regulation. 

The pdf includes a range of articles, tools, tips sheets and infograhpics in one handy eBook. 

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Issue 150 - Dec 25

Welcome to our annual compendium December edition of Rattler. This year's compendium brings together some of the best Rattler and Amplify! stories from this year in one big, glossy bundle.