Free online seminar for parents and educators re transition for children with additional learning needs

The ABCs of Inclusive Education is a free online seminar (funded through the NDIA) for parents and educators of children with additional learning needs who are transitioning from:

• kinder to primary
• primary to secondary

This 2-hour online information session will enable parents and educators to consider what options best suit a child’s additional needs, the rights of parents and students, and how best to advocate for what your child needs. (more…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

VECTEA update

All parties to the VECTEA negotiations have been in ongoing meetings with DET regarding available funding levels for the next VECTEA. (more…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

‘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…)