Victoria needs more teachers for 3-year-old Kindergarten – financial assistance info and recruiting resources

Building a strong workforce

The Victorian Government is introducing universal funded Three Year Old Kindergarten and this reform will create more than 4,000 new kindergarten teacher jobs across the state. Staff in your service or someone looking to make a start in early learning could be eligible to receive scholarships of up to $25,000 towards an approved undergraduate qualification. (more…)

eNews 3 March 2021 available now

CLICK HERE for the web version of  eNews 3 March 2021 or select an article from the list below… (more…)

ELAA CEO UPDATE 3 MARCH 2021

It’s a very encouraging sign that the most recent COVID 19 outbreak in Victoria would appear to be under control with the Victorian Government now being sufficiently confident to wind back restrictions to pre-Christmas levels. An updated summary of the key restrictions now in place and how they affect Victorian ECEC services can be found on the ELAA COVID 19 Frequently Asked Questions page on the ELAA website.

The easing of restrictions has also meant that more ELAA staff are returning to the ELAA office after a lengthy period of working from home. (more…)

Free Starting Out Safely road safety education professional learning session with Karen Glancy

Road trauma continues to be one of the leading causes of death among young Australians. Therefore, it is important that educators act purposefully to help children learn about their own safety and the safety of others on the roads. (more…)

Kinder Tick launched with supporting communications resources

Last week, Victoria introduced a new logo able to be used by all early childhood education and care services delivering funded kindergarten programs. The Kinder Tick will be a new way that parents and carers can identify where their child can access a funded kindergarten program. It will also be extra tool for services to use when explaining to families what they can expect from a kindergarten program, and the benefits children stand to gain by taking part. (more…)

What do the easing of COVID related restrictions in Vic as of 11.59pm 26/2/21 mean for ECEC services?

From 11.59 pm 26/2/21 COVID 19 related restrictions have been reduced in Victoria. ELAA has updated its COVID 19 Frequently Asked Questions page with information received from the Victorian Department of Education and Training as of 6.47pm Friday 26 February 2021. A full precis of the latest information from Vic DET is available by CLICKING HERE . The precis covers:

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Kindergarten Committee of Management free Governance training … final date for Term 1

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Insurance cover through your super – what you need to know

Many people consider personal insurance a luxury they can’t afford, but you may already have insurance cover through your super. This cover can help to protect your future financial security, should the unexpected happen leaving you injured and unable to earn an income. The 3 most common types of insurance cover included in super are: (more…)

Installing a Defibrillator Could Be a Life Changing Decision

When South Kingsville Preschool decided to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) they sought the expertise of one of their staff, Sue, a registered nurse. They knew she had firsthand knowledge regarding the benefits of having onsite AEDs to save precious treatment time. An AED can improve survival odds because they can be used before emergency medical service personnel arrive. In the event of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest, the only thing that will restart the heart is a shock from a defibrillator.

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‘Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds’ Season 2 coming soon

Season 2 of ‘Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds’ is coming soon to ABC TV. In the wake of a highly successful first season, and the imminent release of the Aged Care Royal Commission’s final report, Season 2 of ‘Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, switches the experiment around (more…)