Aug
26
New national database of children’s books by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors
The National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature Inc. has produced a freely available database (Resource) of children’s books by and about Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. (more…)
Aug
26
Vic early years teachers – it’s teacher registration time
Victorian teachers, including early childhood teachers, can now login to their MyVIT account to complete their annual registration tasks which are due by 30 September 2020. (more…)
Aug
26
RCH Poll Report finds one in five parents delaying vaccinations due to COVID fears
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne have released a supplementary report to their National Child Health Poll titled Routine childhood vaccination: Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic details the impact of the pandemic on the uptake of routine childhood vaccination in children under five years. The study found that almost half of children aged less than five years were due a vaccine in the period between March and June 2020. (more…)
Aug
26
Can you help Mobility and Accessibility for Children in Australia?
Mobility and Accessibility for Children in Australia Inc (MACA) is a new not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and advocating for the right to safe and accessible transport for children living with disability (and/or medical conditions). (more…)
Aug
26
VECTEA update
Discussions are continuing between ELAA, AEU and DET regarding the terms and funding of the next VECTEA. (more…)
Aug
26
Safe Transportation of Children
ACECQA has produced a new Information Sheet on the Safe Transportation of children. The advice relates mainly to transport of children other than as part of an excursion. CLICK HERE to view the information sheet. (more…)
Aug
26
ELAA is seeking a Member Resources Project Coordinator
ELAA is seeking the services of a Member Resources Project Coordinator in a new role within our Members’ Solutions team. (more…)
Aug
26
New DESE video update for Vic providers
The Australian Department of Education, Skills, and Employment (DESE) has a new video information session for Victorian early childhood education and care providers available on its website. The video, titled Early Childhood Education and Care COVID-19 information session: Coping in a hot spot , includes updates on support available to services and families in Victoria and answers a number specific questions. (more…)
Aug
26
