Oct
07
New skilled migration pathway for ECTs
Early childhood teachers who are currently working in Victoria can now apply for Victorian nominated skilled visas under the Workforce Skills Pathway. (more…)
Oct
07
Introducing Raising Healthy Minds
The Raising Children Network are excited to share Raising Healthy Minds – a new app filled with tips and practical ideas to help parents and carers raise confident, resilient children aged 0-12, and to help the professionals who support them. (more…)
Oct
07
Infrastructure grants to help with 3-year-old roll out in Vic
Oct
06
Member information forum on vaccinations
ELAA Members are invited to attend an information session on mandatory vaccinations on Tuesday 12 October at 7pm. In this session we will be outlining the requirements of employers under the Public Health Order and answering your questions. (more…)
Sep
27
Can you help WorkSafe to make the ECEC sector more safe?
WorkSafe Victoria needs your help to gain a greater insight into the level of understanding of Occupational Health and Safety in the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector. (more…)
Sep
22
What does the announcement of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for Vic ECEC workers mean for your service?
Victoria’s Education Minister, James Merlino, has announced that all staff in all Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings will need to have their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination by 18 October and be fully vaccinated by 29 November. (more…)
Sep
22
ELAA Welcomes mandatory vax announcement for Vic early childhood workers
Early Learning Association of Australia (ELAA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Victorian Chief Health Officer that vaccination against COVID-19 will be a requirement for Victoria’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) workforce. (more…)
Sep
22
Let’s get creative … it’s your chance to win ***closing date extended***
We’ve extended the closing date to 15 October to take this great opportunity for your service’s children to contribute to a new look for our member communications. (more…)
Sep
20
ELAA urges mandatory vaccines for the Early Childhood Education and Care workforce
Early Learning Association of Australia (ELAA) is urging the Victorian Chief Health Officer to introduce mandatory vaccination of the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) workforce. (more…)
Sep
19
SEVEN DAY LOCKDOWN: GEELONG, SURF COAST and MITCHELL SHIRE COMMENCES 11.59pm THIS EVENING (SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER)
The Victorian Government Chief Health Officer has announced today that the City of Greater Geelong, the Surf Coast and Mitchell Shire will enter a seven-day lockdown commencing at 11:59pm on Sunday 19 September, with restrictions the same as those in the City of Ballarat and metropolitan Melbourne, excluding the curfew. (more…)