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Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA)
VACCA is a state-wide Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) servicing children, young people, families, and community members.
Submission: ACCC Childcare Inquiry – September interim report
CCC and CELA welcome the draft findings and recommendations of the ACCC September interim report as part of the 2023 Childcare Inquiry.
Another ECEC wage negotiation milestone reached as enterprise bargaining kicks off – The Sector
27 October 2023This latest development follows the Fair Work Commission’s recent decision to grant the application the green light and allow the Unions to convene with employer groups, including the Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA), Community Early Learning Australia (CELA), Community Child Care Association (CCCA) and G8 Education, to start the negotiations.
I’m finding it hard to engage some educators in the programming and planning cycle, especially those who work part-time or casually. Any tips?
Question: I’m finding it hard to engage some educators in the programming and planning cycle, especially those who work part-time or casually. Any tips?
Answer:
Communicating the importance and benefits of programming and planning will help educators understand how it can be used to improve outcomes for children. This awareness can help to increase educator buy-in and engagement in the planning cycle.
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In light of the new Child Safe Standards, is showing physical affection towards children still appropriate in services?
Question: In light of the new Child Safe Standards, is showing physical affection towards children still appropriate in services?
Answer:
The Child Safe Standards have been designed to improve and maintain the safety of children in our communities. Services should have clear codes of conduct and guidelines for staff on expected behaviours and responsibilities.
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Is superhero play really OK? Sometimes it can be rough and the costumes can cause problems with toileting and overheating.
Question: Is superhero play really OK? Sometimes it can be rough and the costumes can cause problems with toileting and overheating.
Answer:
If we place children at the centre of our practice and focus on their individual interests, but then tell them we don’t do superhero play, that’s a big contradiction.
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We got our A&R notice this week. What can I expect as an educator? – The Sector
02 October 2023An assessment and rating (A&R) notification can be an exciting time for an early childhood education and care (ECEC) service, but uncertainty around the process can make some educators, particularly those who have not been through A&R before, feel nervous.
Childcare fees may need to be capped to curb erosion of subsidies, ACCC says – The Guardian
01 October 2023Watchdog’s latest report says childcare in Australia is ‘relatively less affordable for households than in most other OECD countries.
Childcare fee caps to curb runaway prices to be considered: Clare – The West Australian
01 October 2023Price caps and naming and shaming providers that charge too much are among the options currently being considered by the government to limit runaway childcare costs, Education Minister Jason Clare has said.