A plan to deliver safe high quality education and care services for all children

The Community Child Care Association and Community Early Learning Australia have written to the Prime Minister with an actionable effective plan to ensure all children can access safe high quality education and care services.

How one kinder’s welcome mural put First Nations collaboration front and centre – The Sector

08 April 2025
Californian Gully Kindergarten unveiled a 2.4-metre-wide welcome mural, a collaboration with local Indigenous families, led by Kerri Douglas – Dja Dja Wurrung and Bangerang artist.

How can I go about finding a mentor for a director who is feeling alone in their role, with no one higher up to offer support, guidance or to bounce ideas off?

Question: How can I go about finding a mentor for a director who is feeling alone in their role, with no one higher up to offer support, guidance or to bounce ideas off?

Answer:

Finding a mentor for your service director can be challenging. Help them feel supported by connecting them with peers, leaders with more experience and with a peak body or membership organisation.
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Two educators having a conversation together

How can we collaborate with families to set realistic goals for children?

Question: How can we collaborate with families to set realistic goals for children?

Answer:

Working together with families is a key part of our approved learning frameworks and practices as educators. It’s important to connect with families to celebrate children’s achievements and to identify areas where additional support is needed.
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Educator assisting children with organising crayons for a drawing activity

Assistance to support providers to navigate the Worker Retention Payment grants – The Sector

17 March 2025
The Federal Department of Education has announced further support to assist ECEC services with their application for the worker retention payment grants.
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