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Supporting flexible early childhood education and care for rural and regional NSW More families in rural and regional NSW will have improved access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) when and where they need it most following the launch of a new trial grants program. With a pool of $20 million over two years, … Continued
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Improving quality of early learning as ECE Connect Online returns The NSW Department of Education’s ECE Connect Online returns this month, with a range of informative sessions designed to continue to support and promote the early education and care sector. More than 6000 participants from across the state have already signed up to attend the … Continued
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One-third (36%) of parents say they sometimes don’t know how to play with their child 50% are not confident that they could help their child to play Almost two in three parents (61%) often find playing with their child hard or boring 86% of parents say it is hard for them to find time … Continued
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Aboriginal language revitalisation starts in the early years A growing number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are learning an Aboriginal language in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across NSW, helping to foster a lifelong connection to country, culture and learning. The NSW Department of Education has announced two new Aboriginal language … Continued
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Monday, 6 November 2023 The IEUA NSW/ACT Branch welcomes Carol Matthews into the role of Secretary after a unanimous vote at its Council meeting on 28 October 2023. The vote came after Mark Northam, Secretary since 2019, stepped down from the role. On her priorities as Secretary, Carol said, “Our union is an … Continued
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For immediate release Million-dollar boost for La Trobe University critical children’s literacy program La Trobe University’s renowned Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) Lab has been awarded a $1.1 million grant to further its ground-breaking work in advancing critical childhood literacy. In partnership with the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO), the grant will expand the … Continued
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A radical reshaping of early childhood and care training is essential to address shortages in the sector. This is the recommendation to the government following a review of skills training funding policies by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA). ITECA is the peak body representing independent providers in the skills training, higher education, and … Continued
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One of South Australia’s largest independent providers of Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) is urging the South Australian Government to implement all of the OSHC recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care (RCECEC) to prevent service disruption and inconsistency in the sector. Happy Haven OSHC CEO Nicholas Smith, who operates … Continued
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Leading Australian agencies responding to the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, including ActionAid, Act for Peace, Anglican Overseas Aid, Islamic Relief, Oxfam, and Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to boldly speak out in favour of an immediate ceasefire and an end to the bombing of civilian and medical infrastructure to … Continued
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The Alannah & Madeline Foundation, in collaboration with Monash University’s Health and Social Care Unit (HSCU), proudly announces the launch of the Trauma-Informed Practice: A Guide for Early Childhood Organisations (TIO Practice Guide). This invaluable resource, developed with the support of Gowrie Victoria and funded by the Bowden Marstan Foundation and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, equips early childhood organisations to integrate trauma-informed approaches into their operations. … Continued
