Rattler Magazine

Rattler - Issue 150 - December 2025

Rattler - Issue 150 - December 2025

Welcome to the December 2025 edition of Rattler. 

Rattler covers the big issues impacting the early education and care services sector – be they social, economic or political – as well as inspiring readers with informative articles on pedagogy and practice. 

A diverse range of research findings, opinions and articles written by experts in the field are published, to stimulate discussion and promote professional development.

Broadside is our feature newsletter, covering political issues and news affecting the early education and care sector. Each edition provides in-depth analysis of key issues of the day, giving you all the information you need to stay at the forefront of the sector.

Members of Community Early Learning Australia gain automatic subscription to Rattler, Broadside and our blog, Amplify! Non-members can purchase a single issue or a subscription in our shop. 

In this edition

Little hands, big hearts: An illustration of kindness 6
2025 advocacy snapshot in pictures 8
Meet the member: Birrelee MACS 12
From routines to rituals: Everyday practices for meaningful learning opportunities. 16
Navigating inclusion: Supporting children with complex medical needs 20
Celebrating perspectives: Connecting with autistic children and discovering joy through a
strengths-based approach		 26
Acknowledging white privilege in early childhood education 32
Talking the talk: Enhancing language interactions with infants and toddlers 37
Cultivating compassion - A connected approach to educator wellbeing 43
Giving children a voice: Embracing co-design in early learning 48
   

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