Government to fund pay rise for early childhood educators – as long as childcare centres limit fee increases – ABC News

07 August 2024
Childcare providers have backed the federal government's plan to fund a 15 percent pay rise for early childhood education workers.

More than 230 Victorian childcare centres failing to meet national quality standards – Herald Sun

29 July 2024
Community Child Care Association executive director Julie Price said NQS ratings were an important tool for parents to understand the quality of care each centre delivered.

Back from the brink: How a community-run service on the verge of closure came back stronger than ever – The Sector

18 July 2024
Community Child Care Association felt proud to advocate with the council to prevent the closure of community-managed and council-run services in the City of Port Phillip.

Media release: Federal Government commits to fund pay increase for early childhood educators

The Treasurer has confirmed that the Federal Budget will include a multi-million dollar provision towards wage increases for early childhood educators.

Favourable responses to Government’s indication of pending ECEC wage boost – The Sector

13 May 2024
Indications made by the Treasurer over the weekend suggest that the upcoming Federal Budget will allocate funding to increase wages in the ECEC sector.

Care wages and tax cuts: Treasurer promises a 'good for women' budget – Women's Agenda

13 May 2024
Jim Chalmers’ Sunday blitz of pre-Budget interviews saw the Treasurer suggesting women would be the 'big beneficiaries' of what's handed down in this year's federal budget.

As a single-educator OSHC coordinator with limited time and a small group of children, how can I keep programs vibrant and responsive with fewer children’s interests to springboard from, and no immediate colleagues to bounce ideas off?

Question: As a single-educator OSHC coordinator with limited time and a small group of children, how can I keep programs vibrant and responsive with fewer children’s interests to springboard from, and no immediate colleagues to bounce ideas off?

Answer:

Even with limited time and a small group of children, OSHC educators can take advantage of resources on hand to plan vibrant and engaging programs.
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What happens if I disagree with an Authorised Officer during Assessment and Rating? Is it a bad idea to politely question them on the spot?

Question: What happens if I disagree with an Authorised Officer during Assessment and Rating? Is it a bad idea to politely question them on the spot?

Answer:

In A&R, the Authorised Officer is there to measure and assess the service against the NQS and National Law and Regulations. It is ok to ask for clarification and to provide additional information supporting your current practice.
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Vale Professor Manjula Waniganayake – Much loved academic, author and educator – The Sector

25 March 2024
Early learning organisations have shared their sadness at the passing of Professor Manjula Waniganayake, a well known and much loved author, academic, advocate and educator.
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