Jul
17
Update to the Dealing with Infectious Diseases PolicyWorks template
The updated Dealing with Infectious Diseases PolicyWorks template is now available for members that have purchased PolicyWorks v3 2019. Extensive changes have been made throughout the template. Key areas include: (more…)
Jul
17
Make sure you’re getting important DESE and Vic DET COVID-19 updates
Services are reminded that two of the best regular sources of information regarding funding and operational matters during the COVID-19 pandemic are: (more…)
Jul
17
ELAA is seeking a full-time Workplace Relations Advisor
As part of the Members’ Solutions team, the Workplace Relations Advisor will provide exceptional service to ELAA members and other early childhood service providers through tailored Industrial Relations and Human Resources advice. This is a full-time role that provides practical IR and HR solutions to our members. (more…)
Jul
15
Jul
15
Twilight Webinar Wednesday 22 July: Children have a strong sense of identity
The VCAA is presenting a FREE webinar that unpacks two new VCAA resources that support the VEYLDF Learning and Development Outcome Children have a strong sense of identity. (more…)
Jul
14
PLSA and the JobKeeper payment scheme
If your service has received JobKeeper subsidies during the April-June 2020 quarter, you may need to record this in your quarterly Victorian Portable Long Service Leave return. The Victorian Portable Long Service Leave Authority has added advice, including three practical scenarios, to its website about how JobKeeper payments will impact what is reported in the quarterly return. (more…)
Jul
14
Multilingual COVID-19 resources
The Victorian Refugee Health Network has some excellent information resources in multiple languages re COVID-19. Resources cover Stage 3 restrictions, worker support payments, getting tested, using public transport, returning to school, mental health and more.
Service providers may find this site very useful for communication re COVID-19 related policies and practices to non-English speaking families.
To access the resources CLICK HERE
Jul
14
Child Care Subsidy rates update
CCS family income thresholds, the annual cap and the hourly rate caps are adjusted at the start of each financial year based on the Consumer Price Index. A fact sheet detailing the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment CCS rates from 13 July 2020 is available by CLICKING HERE .
Jul
14
New raisingchildren network resources on child sexual safety
Australian Government funded parenting website, raisingchildren.net.au, has launched a range of free resources for parents and professionals working with parents on child sexual safety.
The ten new articles are designed to help keep children safe by providing information on topics including how to talk to children and teens about sexual abuse, recognise signs of grooming, and access help lines and services. (more…)
Jul
14
Still time to enter your service in the Vic Premier’s Sustainability Awards
With just under a week to go until entries close, there’s still time to enter the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. (more…)
