Oct
06
Updated Guide to the National Quality Framework
An updated version of the Guide to the National Quality Framework (NQF) has been published by The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). (more…)
Oct
06
Commission for Children and Young People snapshots on the impacts of COVID
The Commission for Children and Young People has released three ‘snapshots’ on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and young people in Victoria. (more…)
Oct
06
Bangarra Dance Theatre PD for early years educators
Bangarra Dance Theatre are extending their professional learning program to early years educators and you don’t need any dance experience! (more…)
Oct
06
VECTEA update
All parties to the VECTEA negotiations have been in ongoing meetings with DET regarding available funding levels for the next VECTEA. (more…)
Oct
06
ELAA is saying goodbye to its 1300 number
ELAA members in regional areas should note that our 1300 730 119 enquiry number will soon become inactive. (more…)
Oct
06
Vic DHHS web page is one-stop-shop for COVID infection control
Services should take a look at the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services’ web page on infection control. There’s a wealth of information with guidelines on: (more…)
Oct
06
Updated ECEC workplace COVID-safe directions for Term 4
With Term 4 now under way services are reminded that the Victorian Acting Victorian Chief Health Officer recently updated directions in regard to maintaining a COVIDSafe early childhood and education (ECEC) services. Services should note the following: (more…)
Oct
06
Make sure you make the most of ELAA’s COVID-19 management resources
Members are reminded that ELAA has developed a number of resources to assist you with operating your Early Childhood Education Service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent updates include: (more…)
Oct
06
‘Shocktober’ is here & ‘Re-start a Heart Day is October 16
‘Shocktober’ is a month-long campaign to highlight the importance of knowing where Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located and to ensure that all AEDs are made publicly accessible and registered through Ambulance Victoria. Your early childhood education and care service can play a vital role to raise awareness about CPR and AEDs in the community. (more…)
Sep
28
Celebrate a volunteer that makes a real difference
ELAA and our preferred recruitment partner, McArthur, are proud to present the 2020 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. (more…)