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Sea of Fish Challenge For NAIDOC Week 2025

Sea of Fish Challenge For NAIDOC Week 2025

The Sea of Fish Challenge is a national initiative that invites children, educators, families, and communities to create and display fish artworks as a symbol of unity, culture, and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It’s a creative…
Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) Award Wages in Australia

Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) Award Wages in Australia

When working as a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (with a university degree) within a service, your rate of pay will come from the Educational Services Teachers Award, 2010. This Award is specifically for Early Childhood Teachers employed as the ECT…
Cert 3 Childcare Pay Rate

Cert 3 Qualified Educator Wages In Early Childhood Services

When working as a Cert 3 Qualified Educator, your pay rate is from the Children's Services Award 2010. This Award states your minimum rate of pay based on the completion of your Cert 3 Qualification. The following will provide information…
Educational Leader Allowance and Non-Contact Time

Educational Leader Allowance and Non-Contact Time

Educational Leaders play a crucial role in their early childhood service by ensuring that the educational program aligns with best practices and supports the holistic development of children. As per the Children's Services Award, educational leaders are given a yearly…
Diploma Childcare Pay Rate

Diploma Qualified Educator Wages In Early Childhood Services

When working as a Diploma Qualified Educator your pay rate is from the Children's Services Award 2010. This Award states your minimum rate of pay based on the completion of your Diploma Qualification. The following will provide information for Diploma…
Childcare Wages In Australia

Childcare Wages In Australia

As an Educator in Australia, your pay rate falls under the Children’s Services Award 2010. This award states the minimum amount that an employer can pay you based on your qualification and your position while working in an early learning…
Ideas For Staff Farewells When An Educator Leaves The Service

Ideas For Staff Farewells When An Educator Leaves The Service

Here are some heartfelt and playful ideas for an educator that is leaving the service.
Intentional Consideration

Intentional Consideration

Intentional consideration is such a powerful practice — where every interaction and choice can shape a child’s experience. At its heart, it’s about pausing to purposefully reflect before acting, planning, or responding. It's the difference between doing something because “we’ve…
How To Get Ready For The New Child Safety Changes Before The 1st Of September

How To Get Ready For The New Child Safety Changes Before The 1st Of September

With the new national child safety reforms kicking in on 1 September 2025, early childhood services like yours have a real opportunity to lead the way. Here’s a clear, practical roadmap to help you and your team feel confident and…
Children's Agency

Children's Agency

Children’s agency is all about empowering children to make choices, express their ideas, and influence decisions that affect them. It’s not just a buzzword—it’s a cornerstone of respectful, rights-based early childhood education. The following article provides information on Why Is…
Self-Talk To Support Self-Regulation

Self-Talk To Support Self-Regulation

Self-talk is a powerful tool for helping children manage their emotions and behaviors. When used intentionally, it can guide children through tricky moments by giving them the language to pause, reflect, and choose a response. The following article provides information…
5 Strategies To Implement Based On The AEDC 2024 Findings In Your Early Learning Service

5 Strategies To Implement Based On The AEDC 2024 Findings In Your Early Learning Service

Based on the AEDC 2024 findings, here are 5 targeted strategies services can implement to respond thoughtfully and effectively to rising developmental vulnerabilities.
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