Member Resources

Rattler

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.

Broadside

Broadside - Jobs and Skills Summit - October 22

The Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit was held at Parliament House in Canberra on 1-2 September 2022. Its purpose was to bring together unions, employers, civil society and governments to address shared economic challenges. 

COVID-19

Staffing Arrangements During COVID-19

Occasionally educators may have health matters that prevent them from attending the service and result in them working from home. 

COVID-19

COVID-19 Risk Assessment Tool

The tool will help you to navigate through a number of COVID-19 related scenarios, outlining hazards, risks, likelihood and potential control strategies.

Resource updated: Oct 2022

COVID-19

Letter to parents

A sample letter to send to parents asking for their help and cooperation to ensure the health and safety of your service community.  

COVID-19

Dealing with Infectious Diseases COVID–19 (CORONAVIRUS) Sample Policy

In response to Member requests, we have developed a COVID-19 policy. This policy will guide you in implementing vigilant hygiene practices that prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

Resource updated:  OCT 22

COVID-19

Physical Distancing Tool

Physical distancing is one of the key measures currently being utilised to contribute to Australia’s ability to severely limit transmission of COVID-19.

Resource Templates

End Of Day Security Checklist

This is a sample form only. Community Early Learning Australia (CELA) has taken all care in compiling this information. We have done this on the understanding that all members undertake the responsibilty for assessing the relevance and accuracy of the content for their services's situation.

Thinking About

Occupational Workplace Violence

This resource is designed to support educators and service leaders to identify situations that may place children, and particularly the staff of an education and care service, at risk of workplace aggression or violence.

Rattler

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'.

Broadside

Broadside - Workforce Pulse Check Report

June was a watershed moment for Australia's early childhood education and care sector. After over a decade of advocacy pushing for all children to be guaranteed access to high-quality early education, Victoria and New South Wales committed to unprecedented, sustained funding for the sector to increase all children’s access.  

Webinars

Time Management

In this short webinar, members will look at ways of using time more effectively and what could be causing procrastination during the workday. Join us in looking at different strategies that could be implemented to instil a more organised approach to the ever-increasing tasks that have to be completed within an EC service 

Added:      May 2022
Duration:  24 minutes