According to Worksafe1 over 60% of injuries reported in the early childhood sector are musculoskeletal. To protect the health of staff and prevent these injuries services need to have in place the appropriate protocols and practices. ABOUT THE PRESENTER Zora Marko – OHS Coordinator and Project Manager Zora has a keen interest in occupational health […]
The resource provides a comprehensive guide to supporting and managing employees in an early childhood service. The free session will cover: • the concept of the EM&D, its purpose and benefits • responsibilities of the employer and employee in implementing the process • how to implement the EM&D process using the resource • how to […]
Research clearly illuminates that the transition to school profoundly impacts children's ongoing well-being, learning, and development. It is imperative that we critically reflect on our approach to this critical event in children's and family's lives in our settings. There will be a focus on: How our beliefs about children and learning impact our decisions and […]
The resource provides a comprehensive guide to supporting and managing employees in an early childhood service. The free session will cover: • the concept of the EM&D, its purpose and benefits • responsibilities of the employer and employee in implementing the process • how to implement the EM&D process using the resource • how to […]
Before we can become a good leader, we need to ensure that we have a clear understanding of how we appear to others. This session allows the learner to identify their people style, and to understand how to practically apply this within the workplace to create improved outcomes. The content covered will allow the learner […]
What do high functioning teams look like and what does it take to get there? As leaders, you each enter into a team environment under different circumstances. Some inherit a team, some develop a team from scratch, some have large teams, some have small teams. Most teams have some element of difference. As a leader, […]
Calling all Committees of Management, Early Years Managers, approved providers, and educational leaders – don’t miss ELAA’s next online forum regarding the Child Safe Standards. From July 1, 2022, eleven new Standards, which align with the national Child Safe Standards replace Victoria’s current seven standards. Organisational leaders need to be equipped and ensure that their […]
The Department of Education and Training recently released the incentives program, including new incentives for educators as part of the Best Start, Best Life early childhood education reforms. To hear more about the incentives, please join ELAA and Bronwen Fitzgerald, Executive Director, Kindergarten Reform and Implementation, DET for an overview of available incentives. We will […]
The Best Start, Best Life early childhood education reform includes Free Kindergarten, enabling children to access two years of high-quality kindergarten programs. Free Kindergarten will be available for both 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten programs from 2023. To learn more about the free kindergarten guidelines, please join ELAA and Matthew Lundgren (Executive Director, Early Learning Division) […]
It’s ok to share, you could make a difference. Victorian educators are being urged to share important information about children that improves their wellbeing and safety outcomes under a reform known as the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS). Are you looking for more contextualized information to support you in implementation of the requirements under CISS? […]
