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Australian aid agencies issue an urgent plea for the Prime Minister to push for a de-escalation of the Gaza crisis and increased humanitarian relief during his official visit to Washington DC as death toll rises overnight

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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

Alannah & Madeline Foundation Launches Trauma-Informed Practice Guide for Early Childhood Organisations

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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

Historic decision gives low paid workers more bargaining power

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Thursday, 28 September 2023   Historic decision gives low paid workers more bargaining power Today’s historic decision by the Fair Work Commission to allow the Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA) NSW/ACT Branch, alongside other unions, to bargain with a group of 64 early childhood education employers, is a step in the right direction for … Continued

THE WORLD IS LISTENING, and it needs to!

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MORE INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM FOR LiSTNR’S DISCLOSED: THE CHILDREN IN THE PICTURES PODCAST   Leaders around the world are listening to LiSTNR’s Disclosed: The Children in the Pictures, the podcast that goes inside Taskforce Argos, a team of Australia’s best detectives dedicated to infiltrating global criminal networks and rescuing children from online sexual abuse.   The … Continued

Listening tour begins with early learning sector

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8 September, 2023 LISTENING TOUR BEGINS WITH EARLY LEARNING SECTOR The NSW Department of Education has hit the road to listen and learn from early childhood education services across the state. ECE Connect is a revitalised approach to engaging with the sector, to discuss the key issues, provide key information on programs and regulatory matters and … Continued

Who will be Australian Father of the Year 2023 ? Awards 31 August at 11am

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The upcoming Australian Father of the Year Awards on Thursday 31st August 2023, supported by The Fathering Project will announce:  The Australian Father of the Year, Australian Sports Father of the Year, Australian Community Father of the Year and Australia’s Best Workplace for Fathers. The Australian Fathering Awards will be held at the Maritime Museum compared … Continued

Recognising NSW out of school hours care educators

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Jenny Collins says it’s difficult to pick just one favourite thing about being an educator. But if the director of Coogee Care Centre had to choose, it would be building relationships with children and families and learning about their values and cultures. “It’s all about the kids, I love having a chat with them and … Continued

Parents and carers from Parramatta to Perth and Townsville to Tassie are waving bye bye to bedtime battles thanks to a curated collection of kids podcasts from LiSTNR

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LISTENING, LEARNING, STORIES, MUSIC AND SLEEP: LiSTNR RELEASES BEST KIDS’ AUDIO   Parents and carers from Parramatta to Perth and Townsville to Tassie are waving bye bye to bedtime battles thanks to a curated collection of kids podcasts from LiSTNR.   The podcasts are aimed at educating, storytelling, music sharing and establishing a bedtime routine … Continued

Capital works grants increase preschool places

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18 July 2023 Capital works grants increase preschool places Local communities will see increases in available preschool places with the Department of Education’s $13 million investment in areas of need and demand across NSW.  The 2022-23 Capital Works Grants Program supports not-for-profit organisations to build new preschool services or expand facilities to meet increased demand … Continued