24 JulEnding the year on a high – planning your Annual General Meeting (AGM) and successful handover to the new committee

Choose from a selection of August and September ZOOM video conference sessions. Early Learning Association Australia in partnership with the Victorian Department of Education offer FREE training sessions specifically designed for employers (Committees of Management) and Managers from early childhood education and care services. The free session will cover running your Annual General Meeting (AGM) […]

Updated agenda for online forum on Monday 27 July

Monday’s online forum will feature: an update from Susan McDonald (Vic DET) including what happens when there is a positive case of COVID-19 in a kindergarten update from ELAA re Federal funding support (including recent JobKeeper announcements) information on new ELAA resources for service providers details on upcoming free ELAA run Governance training sessions (for […]

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: The Early Childhood Education Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update produced by Vic DET. Great for updates re funding relief, health risk mitigation and operational matters relevant to Victorian ECEC providers – CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE The Australian […]

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: new pandemic and epidemic related information, responsibilities and a new Attachment 5 updates to reflect changes to the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019 update to the Serious incident […]

02 OctHurry – last places for Victorian Early Years Policy Debate on 11 October

The Victorian Election is on November 24. Do you want to hear how our political leaders plan to support and develop early childhood education and care in Victoria? Are there questions you would like to ask them about things the affect your service or our sector? ***New Date – Debate rescheduled to 11 October ***

27 AprIndigenous perspectives in children’s programs

During this hands-on session, Yarn Strong Sista aims to leave participants with a greater understanding of Victorian Aboriginal culture and have the confidence to support and embed Aboriginal culture daily, as part of the education and care program. Early Childhood Professionals will have the opportunity to share stories and together, be inspired to make a […]