Early Childhood Intervention Australia Victoria/Tasmania in Preston, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Early Childhood Intervention Australia Victoria/Tasmania

Locality: Preston, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8559 2620

Address: 84 Hotham St 3072 Preston, VIC, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Are you an ECIA VIC/TAS member and would like to: Take part in helping develop solutions Share your perspectives and ideas about achieving best practice for children and families within your organisations Focus on you and your team’s wellbeing, and;... Contribute to and inform ECIA VIC/TAS' advocacy work If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, please join us for our next FREE Online Members Network Forum coming up tomorrow (17 SEP)! Register below:

24.01.2022 Our 2019-20 Annual Report, including all financial reports, was tabled today at our Annual General Meeting (AGM). Thanks to all our members who joined us this morning - it was great to 'see' everyone. To access our latest Annual Report, visit: http://bit.ly/2kECmu3 Here's our 2019-20 year in numbers

24.01.2022 Our next FREE 'Survive to Thrive' #mentalhealth and #wellbeing course delivered in partnership with Mental Health Victoria (MHV), is coming up on 24-25 SEP! These courses have been developed especially for #NDIS ECI professionals to share skills and techniques to help you avoid burnout and stress during at this time. Each course includes:... 2x consecutive, half-day interactive workshops Follow-up 1-hour coaching webinar A Learner’s take-away manual activities to assist you in your practice Access to post-workshop online resources Learn more below:

24.01.2022 Children say the most profound and beautiful things

23.01.2022 The support of our members helps ensure the voice of #earlychildhoodintervention (ECI) remains strong and effective on behalf of our sector Our suite of benefits for 2020-21 has been put together to support you and/or your organisation including (but not limited to!): Discounted or free access to ECIA VIC/TAS PD Members-only email updates as they happen... Representation with key funding and policy bodies FREE access to online membership networking forums Click below to learn more and join us today!

22.01.2022 An updated version of the Guide to the National Quality Framework (NQF) has been released by ACECQA, with updated guidance on the Exceeding Rating, supporting the safe transportation of children and the $10m public liability insurance minimum cover requirement. Learn more below >>

22.01.2022 2020 has been a year of unprecedented circumstances due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The disruption to children during their #kindergarten year has been met with concerns amongst families about having their children ‘ready’ to enter into school in 2021. The Department of Education & Training, Victoria have recognised these concerns and have been working with kindergartens and schools to ensure that children will not be disadvantaged as they transition into Prep next year. DETAILS https://bit.ly/2TJa4Qb

22.01.2022 Have you recently visited hot spots in NSW and have concerns about coronavirus? Support is available to you. Call the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787 or visit: https://www.dss.gov.au/disabilityhelp (Monday Friday 8am to 8pm (AEDT), excluding national public holidays). Learn more via our website: https://bit.ly/3mMM8HM... #DisabilityHelp See more

21.01.2022 A core function of ECIA VIC/TAS is to develop policies on early childhood education and care and advocate for the rights of children. We are pleased to share our 2021-22 Pre-Budget submission on behalf of our sector https://bit.ly/3eSWAgK #earlychildhoodintervention #prebudget2021 #vicbudget2021 #earlychildhooddevelopment

21.01.2022 The Victorian Department of Health & Human Services has collaborated with Anglicare Victoria and Eve Learning Ex to provide two FREE eLearning courses to help community service workers and volunteers stay safe from coronavirus and up to date about correct use of #PPE. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/34rlXRz

20.01.2022 Our ECI community is encouraged to nominate for the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence 2020, particularly the #EarlyChildhood Education sub-category of the Education Award. The Education Award recognises schools, early childhood services and not-for-profit organisations delivering outstanding learning and teaching programs and practice that enhances social inclusion, wellbeing and education outcomes for Victorians from #CALD communities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3izMWP9

19.01.2022 Following 2019's independent review into the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme led by Mr David Tune AO PSM, the Minister for the #NDIS, Stuart Robert MP has today announced a commitment to implement all recommendations. Details: https://bit.ly/31yncwg

19.01.2022 There's still time to register for 2x events coming up TOMORROW (19 NOV)! Join us to take part in developing solutions for ECI (10:30am): NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme and Department of Education & Training, Victoria(DET) representatives will join us to answer questions about CoS packages plus any additional questions providers may have. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3nlODBG & (2:00...pm): NDS & ECIA VIC/TAS are hosting an interactive online discussion focused on infection prevention and control now and moving forward in the changed COVID-risk mitigation environment for staff and management working in the ECEI service sector. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/2IhEaIx We hope to see you at one or both events tomorrow!

19.01.2022 Don't miss the final workshop in our #NDIS Readiness Wrap-up Sessions: 'Quality & Safeguard Audit Preparation' coming up on 1 SEP! Details and registration >>

18.01.2022 Free, independent and confidential emotional and advocacy support is available through 68 counselling and advocacy providers across Australia for people with disability, as well as families and carers following the release of the Disability Royal Commission interim report. Learn more https://bit.ly/3m1oy9T

18.01.2022 There's still time to join us for on next Online Members Network Forum coming up next Thursday 19 November! We'll be joined by representatives from the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme and Department of Education & Training, Victoria (DET) to answer questions about CoS packages plus any additional questions providers may have. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your colleagues across the ECI sector, as well as:... Take part in developing solutions Share your perspectives and ideas about achieving best practice for children and families Focus on you and your team’s wellbeing, and; Contribute to and inform ECIA VIC/TAS' advocacy work REGISTER https://bit.ly/3nlODBG : / . , : http://bit.ly/2q98bfN

17.01.2022 In May 2020, the NDIA launched the #ECEI Implementation Reset project to address the identified challenges and implement recommendations. Four public consultation documents have been released to help explain the proposed changes to the NDIS, how the changes may work and what these changes will mean for participants, children and families. ECIA VIC/TAS will hold a sector consultation at our upcoming Online Members Network Forum (final forum for 2020!) on 17 December to help shape our submission response. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3gQYc9K

17.01.2022 Grants of up to $5,000 will be available for #kindergarten services to help those children who have returned to on-site learning by getting the most out of kinder and to make a positive transition to school. This means services will be able to fund more kindergarten programs and to help enable access to allied health support such as speech pathologists and occupational therapists. Kinders can also use grants to fund additional educator hours to help ensure staff can undertak...e transition activities and / or provide more one-on-one time with children. Learn more https://bit.ly/3net1ae

17.01.2022 Given the conversation on vulnerable and hard to reach communities / families, the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme is establishing a panel to listen to and understand more from people with disabilities in harder-to-reach communities. Learn more https://bit.ly/2WHSspe

16.01.2022 We're back! Our office is now open and we're looking forward to supporting you in 2021. It's not too late to join us as Member and receive discounts to our upcoming events, the latest ECI news as it happens and much more! http://bit.ly/2q98bfN

16.01.2022 As #children age, their changing goals and needs will need to be reflected in their #NDIS plan. This is especially true at times of transition such as moving into further education, leaving school, starting work etc. Here's a good article to share with parents with things to consider when children experience these milestone moments

15.01.2022 JOB ALERT Bestchance Children's Services currently have 2x #ECI positions available and are looking for new members to join their team: Psychologist - part time (min 3x days per week) or full time negotiable OT - part time (min 3x days per week) or full time negotiable Details including how to apply here ... https://www.eciavic.org.au/abouteci/career-opportunities See more

15.01.2022 Following a recent announcement from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, Ingrid Stitt MP, the Member for Western Metropolitan Region, will now serve as Minister for #EarlyChildhood and Minister for Workplace Safety following the departure of Jenny Mikakos. We welcome Ms Stitt to her new role and look forward to working closely alongside the Minister to further the position of #earlychildhoodintervention in Victoria. Read more: https://bit.ly/3jK7yEZ

14.01.2022 NDS and ECIA VIC/TAS are hosting an interactive online meeting for any staff and management working in the ECEI service sector. The meeting will include a presentation focused on infection prevention and control now and moving forward in the changed COVID-risk mitigation environment. Please join us for this important discussion on THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER to share what is working, risks identified and how these are being addressed.... There will also be an opportunity to discuss relevant policy or sector issues and time for your specific settings concerns and successes to be identified and discussed. NDS and ECIA VIC/TAS look forward to your participation. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/2IhEaIx

13.01.2022 How are you coping at this time? We know you're all doing your best to stay positive and deliver quality support to the children and families you work with, and want to help preserve the #mentalhealth and #wellbeing of our hard working ECI community. Sign up to receive our weekly wellbeing tips straight to your inbox https://bit.ly/31vA19x

13.01.2022 All children have the right to access education, even when they are unwell, and many people might not know about the incredible team of educators at the The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne (RCH) who help to keep patients connected to their regular school or kindergarten while they are in hospital. Read this interview with Teacher, Andy, to find out about his typical day at the RCH and how the RCH Education Institute team has responded and adapted to the many challenges this year has presented https://bit.ly/2IwlQf3

12.01.2022 October is WorkSafe Victoria's Health & Safety Month! With a special online program to help answer your coronavirus (COVID-19) questions, check out over a dozen free webinars and online sessions featuring guest speakers and industry experts covering topics such as managing #mentalhealth through the pandemic, #workingremotely, #leadership, fatigue, supporting injured workers, and the impact on premiums. All online events are free, but registration is essential. To sign up for an event of interest, please visit: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/events

12.01.2022 The NDIA is calling on people with disability, participants, their families and carers and the wider disability sector to have their say on changes to make the NDIS simpler, faster, fairer and more flexible. To help us provide feedback on the #ECI sectors' behalf, we invite you to have your say in the future of ECI by taking part in an important consultation survey. Click here to learn more and get involved https://bit.ly/3mieaLa

11.01.2022 New research from Mitchell Institute and Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) unpacking the concept of connection and contribution from the VEYLDF, including developing a sense of #belonging to communities, understanding the reciprocal rights and responsibilities necessary for active civic participation, responding to #diversity with respect, becoming aware of fairness, becoming socially responsible and showing respect for the environment >>

10.01.2022 Job alert DPV Health is on the lookout for a Team Leader - #EarlyChildhoodInterventionServices (ECIS) >>

10.01.2022 Separation is provocative for kids because of their profound need for attachment. When parents can’t be there for their child to care for them, we need to make sure children are attached to the people they're left with. This infographic shares 20 different ways to bridge the daytime distance. Feel free to share with parents! Learn more: https://bit.ly/38tbDce

10.01.2022 Ahead of the state-wide roll-out of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten when the number of families seeking to access two-years of funded kindergarten programs will increase, the Department of Education & Training, Victoria has launched 'Kinder Tick'. Kinder Tick makes it easier for services to signal to communities that their kinder programs meet the guidelines developed to best support children’s learning and development. Has your service received a signage pack yet? ... To help communicate what Kinder Tick means with your community, click here for resources to help you get the word out https://bit.ly/3vMSU6e

10.01.2022 This is so wonderful 'Windows' is an uplifting story of how humanity has pulled together during the coronavirus pandemic that depicts how four kids from different parts of the world connect and draw strength from their communities from behind the safety of their own windows. Great to share with the children and families and work alongside >>

10.01.2022 Be You Early Learning funding has been extended for further two years. Fantastic news to help support our ‘exhausted’ #ECEC educators. Learn more via The Sector

09.01.2022 What Facebook Groups are you part of that share info and resources to help you deliver quality #ECI supports? What Facebook Groups are you part of that share info and resources to help you deliver quality #ECI supports?

09.01.2022 Have you fielded questions from the kids you work with re: why everyone is wearing masks? Explaining the importance of masks to children can be challenging... this great video from The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne may help

09.01.2022 Some #disability service providers say clients with disabilities have enjoyed the online and #telehealth services that have been put in place during the pandemic. Have you had similar experiences?

09.01.2022 This simple breathing technique can help children focus, manage their feelings and bring back a sense of calm [image via NSW Department of Education]

08.01.2022 Following yesterday's announcement from the Victorian Government, $26.7m in extra funding will be provided to support early childhood services as they reopen to all Victorian children on 5 October. This funding boost will ensure sessional #kindergarten remains free for most families in term 4, and children will be given extra support as they prepare for their transition to #primaryschool, including provisions for children with #disability/developmental delay Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2ZNuE5u

08.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day To help preserve the #mentalhealth of #ECI managers and team leaders working under the #NDIS, we are proud to deliver a number of FREE 'Survive to Thrive' workshops in partnership with Mental Health Victoria. Starting 21 SEP, each course includes 4 x 4hr workshops with a follow up 1-hour coaching webinar post course. Learn how to:... Create a psychologically safe workplace for your team Understand and support staff around burnout, compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress Build resiliency, good boundaries, reframing, growth mindset, self-compassion, self-care, and personal wellbeing, and more... Details and registration: https://bit.ly/3123zMP

08.01.2022 Here's how Victorian school students of all ages have describing their thoughts and feelings about the past few weeks managing school life in lockdown 2.0 >>

07.01.2022 KPMG's report has drawn praise from much of the #earlychildhood education and care (#ECEC) community, with peak body Early Childhood Australia (ECA) saying there has never been a better time to address the recommendations made in the report and make early learning more accessible. Learn more below:

07.01.2022 8-15 November is #NAIDOCWeek2020! To take a look at some of the events planned to celebrate, please visit: https://bit.ly/2IkFOZX To foster #inclusion and help kids embrace difference and #diversity in themselves and others, check out this great list of children's books

07.01.2022 Occupational therapists (OTs) commonly treat children (and adults) with sensory processing difficulties. Treatment will depend on what’s found during an assessment and based children's needs. Usually, it involves helping children to function better by working on activities they are struggling with. It might also include helping children become more aware of what’s happening in their bodies and learning to tolerate sensory inputs. Read about how an OT can help children with sensory issues

07.01.2022 Earlier this year, Autism CRC conducted the "Synthesis of Evidence for Autism Early Intervention Approaches" Review to uncover answers to questions regarding the effects of early interventions on outcomes for children with autism, their parents and caregivers. Information from this review and stakeholder consultation, including discussions with ECIA VIC/TAS, will enable the NDIS to fund the most beneficial and ethical services for children on the autism spectrum during their ...early development. The outcomes of this review have culminated in the publication of a report for families, clinicians, researchers and policy makers, synthesising the best available high-quality evidence about interventions for children on the autism spectrum aged up to 12 years. Details here: https://bit.ly/2UiizBX and click below to learn more from Autism CRC about this landmark report

07.01.2022 Do you know a parent or carer in your service who is worried about the impact of COVID-19 on their child's #earlylearning? Here's a good read via The Conversation to you could share with families on the importance of family engagement >>

06.01.2022 Take part in and learn more about ACECQA's discussion paper and online survey to help inform a 2020 review of the Disability Standards for Education >>

06.01.2022 The final report into the 2020 Review of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 has been released, making 13 recommendations which reflect four reform directions. Read more https://bit.ly/2Os1Ddf [ credit: Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment]

06.01.2022 A new resource has been released to help #earlychildhood providers write reports on the progress of children aged under seven years participating in the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme >>

05.01.2022 Still time to register for our next online Members Network Forum coming up this Thursday 20 AUGUST! Register below >>

05.01.2022 On 30 NOV 2020, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability released their report on the ‘Experiences of people with disability during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’. The report includes a number of recommendations to the Government to ensure people with disability are supported and protected in the events such as a pandemic, and future emergencies. Learn more https://bit.ly/3rp5Tsv

04.01.2022 Interesting read via The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne's blog: four ways COVID-19 has enabled engagement with quality improvement (QI) https://bit.ly/3eSgbvs

03.01.2022 Can any speechies out there relate to this? 5x things speech pathologists wish parents knew

02.01.2022 We've partnered with Mental Health Victoria to deliver a series of FREE online workplace resilience and #wellbeing skill-building workshops for #earlychildhoodintervention professionals Learn how to prevent, manage, or arrest burnout, compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress, using a variety of skills and techniques. Each session includes 2x half-day interactive workshops with a follow up 1-hour webinar two-weeks after the course. Learn more and register below!