ECA Victorian Branch in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia | Education

ECA Victorian Branch

Locality: Collingwood, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9416 2200

Address: First Floor, 42 Dight Street 3066 Collingwood, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.earlychildhoodvictoria.org.au

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25.01.2022 Gowrie Victoria is hiring! Established in 1939, Gowrie Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation committed to our purpose to champion good early childhood education and care. They provide long daycare and kindergarten across five early learning centres located in Broadmeadows, Carlton, Carlton North, Docklands and Yarraville; and through our Adult Learning department we also deliver qualifications in ECEC and professional development for the sector. They are excited to announ...ce that they will also be opening a new kindergarten service in 2021 co-located with Docklands Primary School. Our employee engagement levels are in the top 10% for care-based organisations, and 80% of our employees rate Gowrie Victoria as a truly great place to work. 2020 has been a challenging year for the ECEC sector and Gowrie Victoria have been able to retain our employees by offering flexible leave and work-from-home options. They now have a number of exciting roles they are recruiting for. If you are interested in joining the team at Gowrie Victoria please have a look at our website https://gowrievictoria.org.au/about/careers/

25.01.2022 Anti-Bias SIG: Indigenous Cultural Competency Be a part of the change AITSL is seeking views on how teachers and leaders in schools across Australia can be supported to enhance their Indigenous cultural competency. We invite you to join the Anti-Bias Special Interest Group (SIG) for the opportunity to come together, reflect on the discussion paper and form a response as part of our collective SIG community.... See you Thursday 5th November 6.30pm

25.01.2022 As we continue with our current restrictions and ways of working, now more than ever we would like to acknowledge Early Childhood Educators for all you do for children and Families. Thank you!!

25.01.2022 Director - TRY Carrum Downs Children’s Centre Try are seeking a dynamic Early Childhood Director and community builder to be the inaugural Director of our new, purpose built TRY Carrum Downs Children’s Centre. ~ Inaugural Director... ~Share their vision and be a vital member of their management team ~Build and nurture community relationships ~Lead a team that makes a real contribution to the community ~Bring your experience staff leadership, business management & family engagement ~Full time, 5 days with monthly RDO ~Above award salary with children’s services award conditions How to apply Email your application to [email protected] Attach your current resume and Include a cover letter / email responding to the following questions: ~Tell us about some staff leadership successes you have achieved ~Tell us why you are interested in this position Applications close Monday morning 9.00 am, 16 November 2020 Any questions? Email /call Judith or Anastasia in the People & Culture team [email protected] (03) 8545 9583 See the full advertisement on the ELAA Jobs Board: https://elaa.org.au//director-try-carrum-downs-childrens-/

25.01.2022 Similar to previous advice from the government this doesn't apply to Early Childhood or OSHC services at this time as they are deemed controlled settings. However as of 11.59pm on Wednesday 22nd July, this does apply to getting to and from your service.

24.01.2022 A fantastic resource that provides reflections, provocations and further resources.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to the team at KU Craigieburn for this amazing contribution to Early Learning Matter Week.

23.01.2022 Looking for change and/or the opportunity to work in a high-quality not-for-profit service? An exciting opportunity has come up to join the front office administration at Windsor Community Childrens Centre Co-op as an Administrative Assistant.

22.01.2022 Thank you to the members that joined our forum tonight where we listened to Randall Pearce discuss ECA's Governance Review. Exciting times ahead.

20.01.2022 Early Childhood Professionals Research Network We are inviting early childhood professionals to participate in a coordinated research network that will drive high quality research into common, real-world issues in early childhood education and care (ECEC). Members of this network will generate research ideas, take part in projects and ultimately contribute to better early learning experiences and policies for young Australian children. By participating in this network you w...ill also be encouraged to build your networks with other early childhood professionals, and you will be invited to attend seminars and conferences at the University of Melbourne. The network already comprises over 200 members who have completed the first online survey. More information about the network and the opportunity to complete the second online survey is available here: https://education.unimelb.edu.au//early-childhood-professi

19.01.2022 The Anti-Bias SIG is meeting again next week to discuss forming a submission to ACECQA's request for views on inclusion of children with a disability in ECEC and school aged care. Come join the online collaboration of brains as we discuss, share and advocate!! (This should be the correct link without prepopulated information. Apologies for confusing people with the previous post)

18.01.2022 As a follow on from a previous post. Below you will find a link to the free Transition To School professional learning from the Department of Education and Training. There you will find information and registration details for the following sessions: Webinars Importance of transition to school in a time of coronavirus (COVID-19)... Workshops - Writing Transition Learning and Development Statements in a time of coronavirus (COVID-19) Such a great opportunity to think differently in challenging times and support children and families through this important transition.

18.01.2022 We have extended the submission date for this year's Doctoral Thesis Award until Friday 18th September. You can find out more information about the award and criteria for it by downloading the information form here.... http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au//Doctoral-Thesis... You can then fill out the below application form and send it in to [email protected] We look forward to reading your submissions. Good luck!

18.01.2022 The Victorian government has extended its reduced-fee kindergarten program for community-based, local government and school providers that are not covered by Jo...bKeeper. Families will receive $230 per child to cover part of the cost of their Term 3 fees. To boost cleaning and hygiene practices another round of cleaning grants will also be avaible for 'early childhood services delivering a funded kinder program.' Read the full media release here: bit.ly/31h5LAR

18.01.2022 Wondering how your Transition to School will look and how you can best support children, families and educators under current restrictions? The Victorian Government will be hosting webinars and workshops which you will be able to register to attend. Here you will be able to get support, resources and tools that will help guide through the process. More information coming soon.

17.01.2022 The Social Justice in Early Childhood Conference is being streamed live this year. This is an exciting opportunity for those that are usually unable to attend to witness and take part in an extraordinary event. This conference will challenge your thinking and leave you contemplating how you can use the takeaways to enhance your work with children and families. Click on the link below to join.

17.01.2022 Optimising virtual learning in COVID-19 times: Using technology to support learning from home The Victorian Department of Education and Training and Early Childhood Australia invite you to a free masterclass for Victorian educators as you support children to continue their learning from home. These professional learning sessions focus on educators who work in three- and four-year-old kindergarten programs and have been designed for all teachers and educators, at any stage of ...their career. Sessions in this masterclass have been designed to present practical strategies and a range of online tools to enable rich learning for your children while they are engaging in learning from home. Hosted by Catharine Hydon and Kate Highfield, you will be invited to share ideas as well as ask questions as you support your children and families through this period. We welcome you to join us for one, two or all sessions as we explore practical ways to support learning online. Webinar Session 1: Online learning 101 - Friday 14 August 2020 - 3.30pm4.10pm Webinar Session 2: Virtual group time and video conferencing - Tuesday 18 August 2020 - 2.00pm 2.30pm Webinar Session 3: Teaching and learning online - Monday 24 August 2020 - 10.00am 10.30am Webinar Session 4: Flexible online learning for families - Monday 24 August 2020 - 3.30pm 4.10pm Webinar Session 5: Virtual opportunities for children - Wednesday 26 August 2020 - 10.00am 10.30am Panel Discussion 1: Making online learning visible - Monday 31 August 2020 - 10.30am 11.30am Panel Discussion 2: Helping families embrace social and emotional learning - Wednesday 2 September 2020 - 3.00pm - 4.00pm To read more about each session and register click the link below or If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

15.01.2022 http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au//connect-eca-et/

14.01.2022 SNAICC-National Voice for our Children have announced the 2021 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme: Proud in culture, Strong in spirit National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is on Wednesday 4th of August, 2021 Begin planning how your early childhood service can celebrate and be sure to register your event. You can also visit the website below to see last years events and ideas on how to celebrate the date. ... Visit https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au to access the latest news, resources and activities. #proudinculture #stronginspirit

12.01.2022 Members, check your inbox! The Anti-Bias SIG is back for 2021 with our first face-to-face session in over 12 months! Special guest speaker Sam Newbury from Clarendon Children's Centre. ... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/anti-bias-sig-meeting-sexua

11.01.2022 Will you be watching tonight at 9.30pm on ABC? #inmyblooditruns

11.01.2022 Community Child Care Association have created this fantastic infographic to support services that present with a positive Covid-19 case.

10.01.2022 Many of our members will have received this little gift in the mail. We hope this gesture reminds you of how much you mean to us. Your efforts to look out for our children's thriving and learning in these times is truly amazing!!

10.01.2022 National NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations will be held from the 8-15 November. The November dates follow the decision by the National NAIDOC Committee to postpone ...NAIDOC Week from the original July dates due to the impacts and uncertainty from the escalating Coronavirus pandemic. Read more here: www.naidoc.org.au/ National NAIDOC

10.01.2022 Looking for an exciting opportunity to flex your advocacy and policy muscles. This might be the role for you.

09.01.2022 Director and Educational Leader - Richmond Multicultural Childrens Centre There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Childhood Director who shares our vision and values to lead Richmond Multicultural Childrens Centre (RMMC). TRY Australia Childrens Services is part of a 137 years old social purpose organisation, we have a vision to create a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their communities. ... RMMC is a 36 place, community-focused childcare centre located in the heart of Richmond. We value our community; respecting, encouraging and celebrating its diversity. We offer Play-based childcare for 6-week to 6-year olds including funded 4-year-old kindergarten, natural outdoor play area with beautiful big trees and space for exploring, nutritious seasonal menu outdoor kitchen garden for a paddock to plate experience, language program and StoryPark accounts. Great location with excellent transport links Diploma or Teaching qualification Bring your experience staff leadership, rostering & family engagement Lead pedagogy planning, resources and staff coaching Continue to nurture community relationships Full time, 5 days with monthly RDO Support and opportunities for movement and advancement across more than 40 services and centres Any questions? Email /call Judith or Anastasia in the People & Culture team at [email protected] or on (03) 8545 9583 Criteria and steps for applying can be found on the full advertisement on the ELAA Jobs Board by clicking below:

08.01.2022 Are you joining us on Wednesday? It is shaping up to be a night of beautiful reflections from an inspirational piece of truth and art.

07.01.2022 From TRY Australia: We are seeking to build a dedicated team of casual teachers and educators at TRY Australia Early Learning in the Western Region (suburbs around Melton). Teachers and Educators Early Learning Melton and surrounds... TRY Early Learning has 11 ECEC services in the Western Region From Melton West to Altona Gate We seek Teachers and Educators to be valued team members Work with a dedicated relief coordinator Support high quality education and care Speed date interviews on 16 June

07.01.2022 As a way to recognise individuals and services for their unwavering dedication to the early childhood sector this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, ECA Victorian Branch are excited to announce two new awards categories in 2020 for ECA Victoria Members: The first is the ******Innovation in COVID Times Award (for ECA Members)******... Be recognised for innovative practice in challenging times! Awards for innovative practice will be shared in the Victorian Branch newsletter This award (in two categories, one for individuals and one for services) recognise innovative practices implemented in Victoria during the unprecedented times of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recipients will receive a subscription to ECA'S Learning Hub. Nominations close on November 9th so access the form and share all of the innovative practice that has occurred. We can't wait to hear from you.

06.01.2022 Yesterday the Victorian Government announced a return to Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions for some Victorian postcodes in response to increased coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission. All ECEC services in restricted postcodes should continue to operate, except where there is a confirmed case of a child or staff member with coronavirus (COVID-19). Children and staff who live outside the restricted postcode area can continue to attend services within the restricted postcodes. Similarly, children and staff who live in a restricted postcode can continue to attend services outside the restricted postcodes.

05.01.2022 Considering starting the process to create a RAP, then this session through Reconciliation Victoria is a good place to begin.

05.01.2022 The Victorian Government has announced some additional support measures to ensure kindergarten in Victoria will be free for Term 3, and children will be supported to learn from home. This means: 1. Children of permitted workers can attend free kindergarten sessions across the state for the remainder of Term 3 (until September). 2. For children learning from home, kindergartens will be able to offer a range of online programs containing high-quality play-based learning activit...ies through $160 million in funding to be made available to services that have not yet received School Readiness Funding. Click here: bit.ly/3isW5bQ to read the full media release. And read more about the School Readiness Funding program here: bit.ly/2DOysey

05.01.2022 Still feeling unsure about the NQF Review? This short video explains: -what the NQF Review is -the issues being considered ... -how the consultation process works -how you can get involved See more

04.01.2022 Wellbeing in Changing Times: Using evidence to support teachers and educators. The Victorian Department of Education and Training have partnered with Early Childhood Australia to provide a series of free webinars that will focus on Educator wellbeing. Click the link below and join Catharine Hydon in conversation with Dr Narelle Lemon and Lisa Baker as the discuss positive psychology and it's impact on educator wellbeing.

04.01.2022 While we welcome the decision to support families in the recent announcement by Education Minister Dan Tehan that all early learning services in lockdown areas ...of Melbourne (and Shire of Mitchell) will be able to waive parent fees for absences related to COVID-19, we are calling on all governments to spread this support further. Read ECA's full media release here: bit.ly/3fftfdu See more

04.01.2022 MEMBERS! CHECK YOUR INBOX! Early Childhood Australia is hosting a series of online member consultations sessions, seeking feedback from the early childhood sector on the 2019 NQF Review. We invite you to be part of an ECA VIC members online session on Monday 29 March from 6:15pm-7:45pm (AEDT).... Members have been sent a registration link to their email. NOT A MEMBER? SIGN UP BELOW. http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/become-a-member/

03.01.2022 Calling all Early Childhood folk in the Northern suburbs!..TRY Australia Early Learning are seeking to build a great team of casual teachers and educators in the Northern Suburbs (suburbs around Whittlesea and Mernda). Teachers and Educators - Early Learning Whittlesea, Mernda and northern suburbs ~TRY Early Learning has 12+ ECEC services in the Northern Suburbs from Heidelberg to Whittlesea ... ~We seek Teachers and Educators to be valued casual team members ~Work with a dedicated relief coordinator ~Support high quality education and careSpeed date interviews on Wed 8 July See more

03.01.2022 We are now accepting nominations for the 2021 Anti-Bias Award! You can nominate (or self-nominate) someone who deserves to be recognised for amazing anti-bias ...work in early childhood education. For more information, check out the nomination guide on our website. https://www.sjiec.org/anti-bias-award/ See more

03.01.2022 Save The Date!!!! ECA Victoria's Book Club Join us on Wednesday 11th November as we meet to discuss the wonderful multi award winning Ruby Moonlight by Ali Cobby Eckermann... You can purchase a copy of the book at https://www.magabala.com/products/ruby-moonlight We will then meet to discuss, share and reflect. Registration details to follow soon. Don't miss out, get your copy and join us. It will be a night like no other.

02.01.2022 An Update from The Department of Education and Training following today's announcements.

02.01.2022 The Victorian Department of Education and Training has issued the following information about face coverings for ECEC services in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire: 1. It is not mandatory for teachers and educators in ECEC services, including kindergartens, to wear a mask while working with children. 2. Staff are required to wear face coverings when not working with children in other areas of the service eg: reception areas, staff rooms and foyers. ... 3. Face coverings should never be placed on children aged under two. 4. A person who has a medical condition - including problems with their breathing, a serious skin condition on their face, a disability or a mental health condition - is not required to wear a mask. For more information, access the Departments early childhood webpages here: bit.ly/2WGpeHV

02.01.2022 The second award is our *****Solidarity in COVID Times Award (for Non-Members)***** As an act of solidarity and support, nominate a non-member service to receive a membership to recognise professionalism and team effort. ... Awards for solidarity will be shared in the Victorian Branch newsletter. Nominations for this award closes on November 9th so access the form and show a service appreciation for all they have done.

02.01.2022 We are excited to share with you an initiative created by wonderful OSHC educators: OSHC at Home powered by OSHClub With many families spending more time at home now than ever before, we understand you may be looking for fun and innovative activities for your child/ren. Thats where weve got you covered. ... We know that the Coronavirus Pandemic has had and continues to have massive impacts on families across the country. One of the ways that we can support our communities is through our free OSHC at Home program. So whether youre working (and schooling) from home or are after ideas for things to do on the weekend, our program will give you the tools to keep your little one active, engaged and entertained throughout these challenging times. What is OSHC at Home? OSHC at Home is an interactive planner filled to the brim with a range of awesome activities especially for school-aged children. Many of these activities come from our creative educators, so when you cant come to us or are unable to access your normal care arrangements, well come to you and bring the OSHC fun home. From STEM and cooking activity sheets, to seeing some of our OSHClub educators taking you through meditation, dance or art and craft video activities in your own home youll have plenty to choose from to add a bit of fun to your childs day. Using your OSHC at Home planner Your planner is interactive, so we recommend using a tablet or a laptop when accessing the activities. All you have to do is download your OSHC at Home Planner, grab a seat with your child/ren and choose the activities that you want to do for the week or jump in and do them all by clicking on the activity. While we have the activities set out for each day, you have complete freedom. None of our activities are time constrained, you can do any of the activities on your planner whenever and however many times you like just click by clicking on the activity in your planner. What are you waiting for? Join the OSHC at Home fun today. Click below to visit the website to subscribe to our weekly OSHC at Home distribution list, ensuring you never miss out on new and exciting activities during this pandemic period. Such an incredible resource and initiative to share with children, families and educators. What are yoh waiting for.....click click click