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Counting Down with Care: Educators at Christmas

Counting Down with Care: Educators at Christmas

As the festive season approaches and the calendar ticks down to Christmas, the air is filled with anticipation. For children, it’s the thrill of waiting for Santa, the sparkle of decorations, and the joy of shared traditions. For educators, it’s…
Rules and Entitlements During Christmas Shutdown

Rules and Entitlements During Christmas Shutdown

The end of the year is a busy and emotional time in early childhood services. Many services close for a short period over Christmas, and while this break can be a welcome pause, the rules around shutdowns can feel confusing…
The Shift From Burnout to Boundaries

The Shift From Burnout to Boundaries

For years, burnout has been treated as an unavoidable part of early childhood education, a by product of caring deeply, working long hours, and navigating a system that often demands more than it gives. But this year, something changed. Educators…
What We Learned About Educator Wellbeing This Year

What We Learned About Educator Wellbeing This Year

Educator well-being has been one of the most urgent conversations in early childhood this year. For too long, wellbeing was treated as a “personal responsibility,” something educators were expected to manage on their own, often in the margins of already…
Opinion: End of 2025, Still No Ratio Reform: How Long Can the Sector Be Ignored?

Opinion: End of 2025, Still No Ratio Reform: How Long Can the Sector Be Ignored?

As 2026 winds down, educators across Australia are asking the same question they’ve been asking all year: Why haven’t ratios been addressed?
The Moments That Mattered

The Moments That Mattered

As the year draws to a close, early childhood educators across the country find themselves in a familiar tension: the rush to finish documentation, complete assessments, and tie up loose ends—while simultaneously holding the emotional weight of transition, endings, and…
A Message to Educators: Holding Space for Children and Families During Difficult Times

A Message to Educators: Holding Space for Children and Families During Difficult Times

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with everyone affected by the tragic events at Bondi. We hold close in our hearts those who have suffered loss, those who were injured, and all families and community members navigating shock, grief, or…
Q: What Happens to Our Pay When the Grant Ends?

Q: What Happens to Our Pay When the Grant Ends?

We know many of you are feeling unsure about what will happen to your pay once the Wage Increase Grant ends. This message is here to give you a clear, honest explanation so you know exactly what to expect.
Q: Can My Rostered Day Off Be Changed?

Q: Can My Rostered Day Off Be Changed?

A: Roster changes can feel unsettling, especially when you’ve built routines around a regular day off. Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand your rights and what usually happens in early childhood settings.
Play with Purpose: Designing Provocations that Spark Curiosity

Play with Purpose: Designing Provocations that Spark Curiosity

Provocations are not displays. They are not Pinterest‑perfect tableaus or aesthetic arrangements designed to impress adults. At their core, provocations are intentional invitations, carefully curated materials that nudge children toward exploration, questioning, and meaning‑making. When we design with purpose, we…
Don’t Stand Back, Step In

Don’t Stand Back, Step In

In early childhood education, we talk endlessly about teamwork, collaboration, and shared responsibility. But when the pressure hits, when a child is dysregulated, when an educator is overwhelmed, when the room feels like it’s tipping, the real test of teamwork…
Opinion: We Don’t Need 200 Photos to Prove We’re Educators

Opinion: We Don’t Need 200 Photos to Prove We’re Educators

Somewhere along the way, our sector slipped into a strange belief: if we don’t take hundreds of photos a week, we’re not doing our job. But here’s the truth that many educators whisper quietly, often only to each other: We…
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