Photos can now be taken at Vic services but there are strict conditions

Vic DET have advised that photography in an Early Childhood service can occur with the following conditions (more…)

Transition visits can now take place in metro Melbourne

DET have advised that the current advice from the Chief Health Officer is that kinder transition visits can occur now in metropolitan Melbourne in line with what is already occurring in regional Victoria, rather than having to wait until Step 3 of the Roadmap is activated. (more…)

Officeworks is helping make bigger things happen for Early Learning Association of Australia members

As a valued member of Early Learning Association of Australia, by signing up to an Officeworks 30 Day Business Account you can gain access to exclusive member benefits, such as united buying power pricing on a wide range of office essentials and craft supplies. (more…)

ELAA will be closed on the Grand Final and Melbourne Cup holidays

Please note that ELAA will be closed on Friday 23^rd October for the Grand Final Holiday, and Monday 2^nd and Tuesday 3^rd November for the Melbourne Cup. You can still email memberservices@elaa.org.au on those days with requests for support. Your query will be read the next business day and responded to as soon as possible after that. (more…)

Don’t miss our next online forum: 3-year-old funded kindergarten

The Victorian Government is investing almost $5 billion over ten years so that children across the state will have access to two years of funded kindergarten programs.

Join ELAA and the Victorian Department of Education and Training for an update on this exciting initiative. This forum will be beneficial to providers who are in the roll-out areas for 2021 and 2022 and members will have the opportunity to ask questions. (more…)

Applications for WorkSafe Wellbeing Trial extended to 31 October

***The deadline to join the WorkSafe Wellbeing Support Trial has been extended again – you now have until October 31 to register your interest.***

If you are experiencing stress and anxiety in your workplace as a result of COVID-19, free confidential help is available. (more…)

Ready to Step Up info sessions are for parents with children starting school in 2021

Ready to Step Up info sessions are free for parents/carers and are designed to support families and children to get ready to start school in 2021. The sessions are organised by the Victorian Department of Education and Training and services are asked to pass this information on to parents. (more…)

ELAA CEO update 8 October 2020

Welcome to the first edition of eNews for Term four. I hope all our members and supporters  managed to find some time to relax during the break after another COVID dominated term. With the handing down of the Australian Government’s 20/21 Budget on Tuesday night, ELAA recognises (more…)

Early Childhood services can nominate for Multicultural Awards

The Victorian Multicultural Commission has extended the closing date for nominations for the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence to 18 October.

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Vic DET resources re transition to school and second year of kindergarten

One impact of COVID-19 is that the transition experience for children going from kindergarten to primary school at the start of 2021 is going to be different from most years. The Victorian Department of Education and Training has a range of resources, fact sheets, professional learning opportunities and template communications to help support services make the 20/21 transition for children and families as smooth as possible. (more…)