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…)

We want to hear from you about Professional Learning

Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) is currently adapting our Learning Brought to Life Event (originally conceived as a one day, face-to-face event) to a COVID-safe world in the form of a series of online Professional Development events, self-paced learning modules and other practical and informative resources. (more…)

Child Care Recovery Package targets help where it’s needed

The announcement of the Child Care Recovery package by the Australian Minister for Education, Dan Tehan, on the weekend brings some welcome re-assurance for childcare providers and families, particularly those in Victoria. (more…)

Support for Covid related stress and anxiety in the early years sector

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

Individual learning plans (ILPs) for children placed in out-of-home care

Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) educators are reminded that the Victorian Department of Education and Training has excellent resources to support educators in developing individual learning plans (ILPs) for children placed in out-of-home care (OoHC). (more…)

Continued kinder fee relief good for children, service providers and parents

ELAA welcomes today’s announcement by the Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, and Education Minister, James Merlino of $26.7 million in additional funding for Victorian sessional kindergarten. (more…)

ELAA COVID-19 provider live forum 14 September – recording now available for members

If you couldn’t catch today’s live forum you can watch the sections delivered by ELAA staff in our ELAA My Membership page on the ELAA website. (more…)

eNews 10 September 2020

Click for the web version of  eNews 10 September 2020 or select an article from the list below… (more…)

CEO update 10 September 2020

• Vic roadmap to reopening implications for ECEC services
• Advocacy on transition payments, allowable absences and Vic fee relief
• RUOK?

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Exclusive ELAA member offer on Bunnings hygiene essentials

Check out this latest offer exclusive to ELAA members who have signed up for a Bunnings Power Pass Account. To order call the Trade Specialist at your local Bunnings to arrange pick up or delivery.

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