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Protecting Children: A “Look-For” Guide for Recognising Grooming and Supporting Early Intervention in ECE

Protecting Children: A “Look-For” Guide for Recognising Grooming and Supporting Early Intervention in ECE

In light of ongoing reforms to Working with Children Check legislation across Australia, especially following serious child safety breaches, early childhood education (ECE) centres are called to rethink how safeguarding is embedded into everyday practice.
Mindsets In Children

Mindsets In Children

Mindsets in early childhood are foundational beliefs children form about themselves, their abilities, and how they relate to the world. These beliefs begin to take shape through everyday experiences, interactions, and the language used by adults around them. The following…
Acknowledgment Of Country Ideas For The Babies Room

Acknowledgment Of Country Ideas For The Babies Room

For babies, the Acknowledgment of Country is often expressed through sensory-rich, rhythmic, and visual experiences that help them connect to the land and its Traditional Custodians in developmentally appropriate ways. The following article provides Acknowledgment Of Country Ideas For The…
Qualities Of An Educational Leader

Qualities Of An Educational Leader

An educational leader in early childhood plays a pivotal role in shaping not just curriculum, but the entire culture of a service. The following article provides information on standout qualities that define effective leadership in this space and applying these…
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…
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