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Explore more than 100 forms, sample policies, toolkits, magazines and templates. Our library is your ultimate resource for writing effective policies, ensuring your operations are seamless and compliant with the National Law and Regulations under the National Quality Framework.

Note: All of CELA's policies are reviewed and updated annually, or as required. Once updated, members will be notified via email and through the Member Hub.

Copyright information: All documents are the copyright of Community Early Learning Australia (CELA). The reproduction and distribution of these materials without written consent from CELA is forbidden. We request that members do not share these materials with people outside of their service. 

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Member news 2 Mar 2026

Member News Editions

Member news 2 Mar 2026

2 Mar 2026
In this edition: CELA's Community Governance Hub is now open for subscriptions!, Child safety changes now in place, The new mandatory child safety training foundation course is now available, CELA advocacy - national child safety reforms, Who to contact regarding child safety concerns. Plus more!

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Member news 23 Feb 2026

Member News Editions

Member news 23 Feb 2026

23 Feb 2026
In this edition: Come and work with us!, Fair Work Commission back CELA’s NSW community preschool wage claim, AGM season – tips for better governance, CELA's Community Governance Hub is now open for subscriptions!, Productivity Commission releases new RoGS data Plus more!

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Member news 16 Feb 2026

Member News Editions

Member news 16 Feb 2026

16 Feb 2026
In this edition: CELA's Community Governance Hub, NSW Education - Expanding Quality Access, Productivity Commission releases new RoGS data, Opportunity to work at CELA, AGM season – tips for better governance, FWC gender undervaluation decision, Plus more!

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Member news 9 Feb 2026

Member News Editions

Member news 9 Feb 2026

9 Feb 2026
In this edition: Thriving Kids Advisory Group releases final report, CELA advocacy puts community and small providers at the centre of child safety reform, CELA's Community Governance Hub, Start of the year learning activity idea: ‘Fishing to know you’ Plus more!

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Essential Insights webinar: NQF Child Safety Session 1

Webinars

Essential Insights webinar: NQF Child Safety Session 1

This concise and targeted Essential Insights webinar unpacks the latest child safety changes to the National Quality Framework (NQF) - effective 1 September 2025.

Created September 2025

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Essential Insights webinar: NQF Child Safety Session 2

Webinars

Essential Insights webinar: NQF Child Safety Session 2

This concise and targeted Essential Insights webinar unpacks the latest child safety changes to the National Quality Framework (NQF) - effective 1 September 2025 to 1 January 2026.

Created November 2025

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Essential Insights: Strengthening Committee and Director Relationships

Webinars

Essential Insights: Strengthening Committee and Director Relationships

Community-managed early childhood services thrive when committees and directors work in partnership. This recorded Essential Insights member webinar explores the difference between governance and management, clarifies professional roles and boundaries, and offers practical strategies for building strong, respectful relationships.

Developed: October 2025

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Visitor sign-in sheet

Forms

Visitor sign-in sheet

The Visitor sign-in sheet is designed for services that do not use digital sign-in for visitors.

Updated: January 2026

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Statement of Intent: Embedding the NSW Child Safe Standards in Our Service

Practice Tools

Statement of Intent: Embedding the NSW Child Safe Standards in Our Service

This concise Statement of Intent template empowers your service to articulate, in clear language, how you will embed the ten NSW Child Safe Standards into everyday practice. 

Updated: January 2026

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Safe and Responsible Use of Service Technology Statement

Practice Tools

Safe and Responsible Use of Service Technology Statement

In light of the strengthened National Quality Framework (NQF) child-safety reforms commencing on 1 September 2025 (Regulations) and 1 January 2026 (National Quality Standard), the Safe and Responsible Use of Service Technology Statement equips members with a concise, sign-and-go document that embeds current child-safe principles into every digital interaction across their service.

Updated: January 2026

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Law and Regulations comparison chart for Nominated Supervisors

Practice Tools

Law and Regulations comparison chart for Nominated Supervisors

The Law and Regulations comparison chart is a visual tool identifying the relationship between the Children's Services National Law (Part 6: Operating an Education and Care Service) and Children's Services National Regulations (Chapter 4 Part 4.1-Part 4.7). This is a general guide; states and territories need to refer to their specific provisions within Chapter 4 of the National Regulations.

Updated: January 2026

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Determining the Responsible Person

Sample Required Policies

Determining the Responsible Person

The National Law requires that a responsible person must be present at all times a centre-based service is educating and caring for children.

Updated: January 2026

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Sample Job Descriptions

Administration Officer

As an Administrative Officer, you are expected to be an active team member of a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care to children. This includes all matters relating to administrative and financial nature of the service. 

Updated: March 2026

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Thinking About

Preparing Educators for Assessment

Talking about the quality of your education and care service is one topic that all educators and staff should be effective in communicating; whether this is with families, children, the community, management or an Authorised Officer. We need to be able to identify what quality means in our individual service and how this is reflected in the education and care we provide.

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Thinking About

Developing Policy

An essential part of the operation of any education and care setting is the development and implementation of policy for the community of children, families and staff. This document provides a broad overview of, and introduction to, the policy planning process and some initial considerations.

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