Oct
20
McArthur Early Childhood Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021 – NOMINATION DATE EXTENDED TO 4 NOVEMBER
Celebrate a volunteer that makes a real difference
ELAA and our preferred recruitment partner, McArthur, are proud to present the 2021 McArthur Early Childhood Volunteer of the Year Awards. Celebrate the difference that volunteers make to your early learning service by nominating a special someone for this year’s Awards.
Oct
20
Free Starting out Safely professional learning session with Karen Glancy, Wednesday 10th November at 6.15pm
This is the last opportunity in 2021 to participate in the free 90 minute professional development session funded by the Department of Transport and delivered by ELAA. (more…)
Oct
20
Starting from the Beginning: Employee Management Information – self-paced online training for ECEC committees
This self-paced module will provide new and ongoing Committee members with the knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities of committees particularly in relation to managing employees.
Oct
19
New website for the Commission for Children and Young People
The Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) has redesigned its website to make it easier to find the information you want. (more…)
Oct
19
World Teacher’s Day
World Teachers’ Day on Friday 29 October is a chance to celebrate teaching and for communities to thank teachers. (more…)
Oct
19
Balnarring Pre-School, Finalist in 2021 Narragunnawali Awards
ELAA member, Balnarring Pre-school, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2021 Narragunnawali Awards for their actions towards reconciliation. The Narragunnawali Awards are the only national awards program that recognises and celebrates Australian schools and early learning services that are implementing outstanding reconciliation initiatives. (more…)
Oct
19
Kinder ventilation support funding
Following advocacy from ELAA, the Victorian Government has announced funding of $4,500 for kindergartens for projects to improve ventilation and air quality as part of reducing COVID-19 risks. (more…)
Oct
19
Shaping our Future: National workforce strategy released
A new 10-year Education and Care Workforce Strategy has been released: Shaping our Future. The strategy, developed in consultation with the sector, training bodies, unions and peak bodies, including ELAA, aims to foster a sustainable and high-quality workforce of early childhood teachers and educators for the future. (more…)
Oct
08
eNews 8 October 2021
CLICK HERE for the web version of eNews 8 October 2021 or select an article from the list below… (more…)
Oct
08
ELAA CEO Update 8 October 2021
Dear members and friends
Welcome to Term 4. We have some key events coming up this Term starting with our member COVID-19 ECEC sector vaccination Forum on Tuesday, 12 October at 7pm. I encourage members to attend this important employer advisory about your obligations to employees under the Victorian Public Health Order. CLICK HERE for full details about the Forum. (more…)
