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This Toolkit contains a series of fact sheets designed to help support you through the process of starting an early education and care service. Each fact sheet provides an introduction to its topic as well as some key concepts and requirements for your consideration and further investigation.

This wellbeing toolkit offers Directors an introduction to the growing scientific base on psychological wellbeing, namely Positive Psychology. This includes evidence-based strategies on how to best support your wellbeing and that of your staff, as a way to ensure your communities flourish.

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.

In this issue of Rattler, we spotlight Murray-Toola Damana, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander preschool in Sydney's Mt Druitt, where Director Fran McCarthy and co-founder Karen Isaacs create an educational model that helps each child fulfill their dreaming. We delve into setting professional boundaries, the role of play schemas in child development, provide guidance on having supportive conversations about children's behavior from expert Michelle Cuthbertson plus more!

This issue of Rattler spotlights Armidale Community Preschool, where Director Sue Motley shares how they managed to stay open during Term 1 despite the entire team falling ill with COVID, while maintaining educator wellbeing and health. The issue also includes insights on maintaining clear and respectful communication during challenging times, the role of emotion coaching in fostering relationships by Michelle Cuthbertson, and a reflection on the role of play during the pandemic by Karla Wintle, plus more!