eNews 9 September 2021

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ELAA CEO update 9 September 2021

Vaccinating the Early Childhood Education and Care sector

With the DELTA strain having a significant impact on early childhood education and care, with school and ECEC services amongst the most impacted environments, ELAA welcomes the broadening of access to vaccinations to all people aged 16 and above. It is imperative that our workforce is vaccinated as soon as possible (more…)

Clarification on eased restrictions for regional Victoria

Following ELAA’s update to members on 8 September 2021 re lock down restrictions being lifted in regional Victoria from 11.59 pm on Thursday 9 September, and the extension of access to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) to children of single parents (who have no other supervision options), please find attached the latest Statewide Restrictions summary table from the Victorian Government. The section re Education and Childcare clarifies a number of questions including who can access ECEC in regional Victoria. CLICK HERE to view the table of restrictions.

2021 Victorian Protecting Children Awards

Congratulations to Aileen Ashford, CEO of Kids First and ELAA Board member, and Kids First on being recognised at this year’s Victorian Protecting Children Awards. (more…)

New VCOSS COVID-19 vaccination video talks about getting ‘Back to the good things’

A new video campaign from the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) is  promoting COVID-19 Vaccination as a way of getting ‘Back to the Good Things’. (more…)

Stage 2 of the 2021 National Quality Framework (NQF) Approved Learning Frameworks (ALFs) Update project

Stage 2 of the 2021 NQF ALFs Update project is currently in consultation. The purpose of the project is to maintain the ongoing currency and relevance of the two Frameworks (more…)

Advocacy Strategy – ELAA wants your input

ELAA is preparing its 2025 advocacy strategy and needs your help. We want to know what you want ELAA to focus on in 2022, and your aspirations for our sector in 2025. We are looking for feedback across our four advocacy pillars – sustainability, workforce, access and equity and quality. You can get involved in three ways: (more…)

Nominations now open for 2022 HESTA Impact Awards

Nominations have opened for the 2022 HESTA Impact Awards, which pays tribute to health and community services professionals (including Early Childhood Education and Care) taking steps to creating a better future. (more…)

ELAA welcomes new ECEC professional education partner – ITHEA

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Deadline for accepting Commonwealth Business Continuity Payment offers is 11.59pm Friday 3 September

DESE will send offers of business continuity payments to providers affected by COVID-19 lockdowns on 1 September. Providers must accept this offer by 11.59pm this Friday 3 September for payments to be made in the week starting Monday 6 September. (more…)