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ECA - Code Of Ethics

ECA - Code Of Ethics

The ECA - Code Of Ethics is designed especially for early childhood services and based on the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1991).
Educators What You Can Claim At Tax Time

Educators What You Can Claim At Tax Time

When working in an early childhood service there are a number of work-related expenses that you will need to pay for yourself. These may include purchasing resources/materials for experiences, paying for your first aid qualification, stationary expenses and more. Did…
First Aid Qualification and Training In Early Childhood Services

First Aid Qualification and Training In Early Childhood Services

According to the National Regulations, there are mandatory requirements for first aid qualified educators to be in attendance at all times to be available in an emergency.
Social Distancing In Early Childhood Services

Social Distancing In Early Childhood Services

Social distancing plays a key role in preventing the spread of coronavirus. This means putting space between people. When working with children, it will be difficult to maintain social distancing however there are strategies you can implement throughout the day.
Educators Know The Difference Between Cold, Flu and CO-VID 19

Educators Know The Difference Between Cold, Flu and CO-VID 19

As the winter approaches, while working in a service, Educators and children will be prone to colds and flu this season and with the coronavirus epidemic still, around, symptoms can be similar.
Children's Services Award Still Applies On Jobkeeper

Children's Services Award Still Applies On Jobkeeper

For Educators who are currently receiving JobKeeper payments, the Children's Services Award 2010, still applies.
Regulatory Authority For Early Childhood Services

Regulatory Authority For Early Childhood Services

Regulatory authorities administer the National Quality Framework (NQF) in each state and territory, usually as part of that state or territory’s education department or agency.
Minimising The Risk of Exposure Of COVID-19 In Early Childhood Settings

Minimising The Risk of Exposure Of COVID-19 In Early Childhood Settings

It's important that all Educators currently working in services to take care of their health and safety as well as others including children, parents and visitors. Services must do all that they can to minimise the risk of exposure of…
Precautionary Measures For Educators After Work To Minimise Spread Of Infection

Precautionary Measures For Educators After Work To Minimise Spread Of Infection

For Educators continuing to work, it's important that you look after your health and wellbeing along with those living with you. The following outlines the precautionary measures you should take when finishing work in order to ensure you don't spread…
Cleaning The Childcare Environment To Stop The Spread Of Infections

Cleaning The Childcare Environment To Stop The Spread Of Infections

The aim of environmental cleaning is to minimise the number of germs to reduce the spread of infection, that survive on surfaces in the education and care service.
Community Child Care Special Circumstances Fund

Community Child Care Special Circumstances Fund

The Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) includes Special Circumstances funding to support child care providers experiencing financial viability issues as a result of COVID-19, for example, withdrawals, reduced enrolments or service closures.
Responsibilities Of A Childcare Service When It Shuts Down Due To Coronavirus

Responsibilities Of A Childcare Service When It Shuts Down Due To Coronavirus

If your service closes due to COVID-19, it’s important to understand what your obligations are under Family Assistance Law and how you can apply for the Community Child Care Fund to cover business costs including wages.
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