New ELAA submission re Federal childcare relief package

As the lockdown begins to ease and some of the government measures in place are due to conclude, ELAA is working with other early years peak organisations to advocate for the following changes to the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) system: (more…)

3rd online forum with Vic Deputy Secretary – Early Childhood

Ideal for Early Childhood Education and Care service providers including committee of management members. ELAA is hosting a 3rd online forum with Kim Little (Victorian Department of Education and Training Deputy Secretary – Early Childhood). Kim will discuss key policy and operational issues currently affecting Victorian early childhood education and care providers with respect to COVID-19. (more…)

ELAA CEO update 27 May 2020

Dear members

I hope you are all healthy and well at this time of great change challenge. Students are now returning to school across Victoria and in my discussions with various early childhood services it does sound like attendance levels are slowly increasing each week.  On behalf of the ELAA Board and staff, I’d like to acknowledge all of our members for the tremendous role you are playing in helping communities, families and children throughout the pandemic. (more…)

Stil time to register for May 28 AGM and Handover FREE Governance training session

Ending the year on a high – Planning your Annual General Meeting (AGM) and successful handover to the new committee. Committee members – there’s still time to register for this session. (more…)

ECRH resources to assist services to support non-traditional families

The Early Childhood Research Hub April newsletter has some information and resources that can help withe planning for your service  include and support non-traditional family structures. (more…)

Seeking parent insights into the emotional effects of COVID-19

Do you or the families who attend your service have children aged 1-17? Researchers from The BRAVE Program, The University of Southern Queensland, Griffith University and The University of Queensland are conducting an online research project “COVID-19 Unmasked”. (more…)

Calling all early years teachers & educators – the Front Project needs you

The Front Project is exploring opportunities for the early childhood sector after COVID-19. As part of this work, the Front Project want to hear from teachers and educators to inform our policy recommendations for improving early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Australia after COVID-19. (more…)

Free Australian Super education webinars

Join ELAA preferred partner, Australian Super, for live Q&A and educational webinars with industry experts to learn about all things super – from Covid-19 updates, market volatility in investments, through to retirement planning. (more…)

Healthy Early Childhood Services Achievement Program

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The Healthy Early Childhood Services Achievement Program is a free Victorian Government health and wellbeing initiative, which is aligned with the seven quality areas of the National Quality Standards and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. Kindergartens, long day care centres and family day care services are supported to create healthier environments that benefit children, educators and families. (more…)

Early childhood professional learning opportunities

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KU Children’s Services has a range of professional learning courses and events available to early childhood professionals. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, professional learning opportunities will be held through webinars over coming months, with in-person events to take place later in the year. (more…)