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25.01.2022 Hospitality workers raising their voice to show how they have been affected by the pandemic and economic collapse. Most hospitality workers are casuals or on minimum wage. We need to support the hospitality workers in the care industry also. We rely on our cooks and chefs in Early Childhood Education and Care through to Aged Care settings. ... Show your support. Can you share your story, or show your solidarity by hanging an apron on your front door, fence, mailbox, balcony etc! Then post a pic in this event feed using #PutYourApronOut and #NoWorkerLeftBehind and/or on your favourite social media platform. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to participate too. Its crucial we send send a thundering message to the Government to support ALL workers in Australia during this crisis.

24.01.2022 Our children are exposed to this public health hazard. Yet we fail to screen, fail to prevent and we fail to heal the consequences of this hazard. Time to act.... https://www.ted.com//nadine_burke_harris_how_childhood_tra

24.01.2022 We were delighted to have Professor Jacka and Dr Rocks as panelists at last nights webinar to talk about the importance of healthy eating for children, the link between gut health and behaviour, and the role we as parents must play in ensuring our children eat well. The lifelong health and psychological impacts of a poor diet are significant and we clearly have a role to protect our children from increased rates of depression, obesity and chronic disease. The webinar was rec...orded live and is now free to watch on YouTube. Please feel free to share with your network to spread the word. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN_AdxkR1ZE #feedAustralia

24.01.2022 A big thank you to Tracy McLeod Tamika Hicks and Darren Mort for being on last nights webinar exploring child protection issues in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector during the pandemic. If you missed the webinar just click here to access the recording. https://zoom.us//78BOKp3r_0hOebfw1WTgQY0RDLX4aaa8gCAZqPIOx... The theme that emerged from the webinar was the need for government investment and policy framework to better support the sectors capacity and capability for identifying risk early and responding to support the family and protect the child at risk. If you would like to be involved in crafting a proposal to government please contact me [email protected]. Finally, we will be hosting Johann Hari in our next webinar to explore the importance of social connection during the lockdown.

23.01.2022 Great resource for using story telling to help our kids adapt to the stresses and challenges of the pandemic. Please share. https://interagencystandingcommittee.org//My%20Hero%20is%2

23.01.2022 Survey showing that 57% of Australians are experiencing stress amid the corona virus pandemic. 1 in every 2 of us are isolated. 1 in 4 are experiencing a relationship problems. ... 70% of us are drinking more. And 1 in 4 are experiencing anxiety Healthy Australia are hosting a webinar on tips to combat anxiety, depression and addiction during the pandemic. Click here to book a place https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/johann-hari-the-importance- https://www.smh.com.au//australia-urged-to-plan-for-corona

22.01.2022 Did you miss the Q and A session with Dr Norman Swan? Norman answered questions on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector. For the recorded webinar click here:... https://zoom.us//-NdrCuupqWdLbauV6nz9WowqM4C1X6a8gyAX_KEIn

22.01.2022 We have a responsibility to protect children, promote their health, and realise their learning potential. The Minderoo Foundation is leading the charge. Will you join the movement? The evidence is clear, if we invest in child development, we create significantly better health, social and economic outcomes for Australians. There is a plethora of research that points to the need for universal access to services that can help every child stay protected, healthy, and realising their learning potential. So why arent out government leaders pointing the way? Why do they fail to listen to the research to design new policies, pass new legislation and engage is system reform to make this a reality for all of us in the so called "lucky country"?

21.01.2022 Share your voice about the early learning sector, and make a difference.

21.01.2022 Australian Government Grant Opportunity for ECECs - https://mailchi.mp//australian-government-grant-opportunit

20.01.2022 We are proud to announce a free Q and A webinar with Dr Norman Swan for anyone working in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector. Dr Norman Swan will answer your questions about COVID-19. No question too big or small. Places are limited to register ASAP for the webinar scheduled for Thursday 9 April 2020 @ 6.40 pm... Click here to register https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PwV13yI2Rr-_FwyCKksyKw

20.01.2022 Register for Free Webinar on tackling adverse childhood experiences. https://mailchi.mp//free-webinar-adverse-childhood-experie

20.01.2022 How will the Early Childhood Education and Care sector respond to the increasing risk of abuse and neglect to children due mainly to the impact of the pandemic? #ECEC #covid19pandemic #childprotection https://lnkd.in/gQKpruR

20.01.2022 What will a post COVID19 Early Childhood Education and Care world look like? Are we ready to adapt to take advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead? This blog by our CEO Eugene McGarrell explores that issue. https://www.linkedin.com//rethinking-early-childhood-educ/

20.01.2022 What is the Australian Government going to do to protect our children from sexual abuse in early childhood education and care settings? https://www.linkedin.com//16-children-allegedly-sexually-a

19.01.2022 How do small charities survive politically motivated funding decisions? I share our experience in the hope other charities will share their stories. We need a health, social and welfare not for profit commissioning system that is free from political influence and pork barreling. As a small charity it is hard to influence change. But collectively we might just make a difference.... https://www.linkedin.com//how-can-small-charity-survive-go

19.01.2022 Adverse Childhood Experiences. Children exposed to several ACEs are more likely to experience health and social problems as adults. We must do what we can to prevent exposure and to provide the right treatment when children are exposed. #ACEs https://mailchi.mp//free-webinar-adverse-childhood-experie

18.01.2022 A big thank you to Tracy McLeod Tamika Hicks and Darren Mort for being on last night's webinar exploring child protection issues in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector during the pandemic. If you missed the webinar just click here to access the recording. https://zoom.us//78BOKp3r_0hOebfw1WTgQY0RDLX4aaa8gCAZqPIOx... The theme that emerged from the webinar was the need for government investment and policy framework to better support the sector's capacity and capability for identifying risk early and responding to support the family and protect the child at risk. If you would like to be involved in crafting a proposal to government please contact me [email protected]. Finally, we will be hosting Johann Hari in our next webinar to explore the importance of social connection during the lockdown.

18.01.2022 Healthy Australia is proud to announce our feedAustralia program to support healthy eating in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector is aiming to reduce childhood obesity by half before 2025. Together we can do this! https://thesector.com.au//healthy-australia-program-aims-/

18.01.2022 Virtual Coffee Catch Up for the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector. Healthy Australia is hosting several free "Virtual Coffee Catch Up" session to create the opportunity for people working in the sector to take a break and connect with their peers. The sessions starts at 10.30 am and finishes at 11.30 am on Thursday 16 April 2020. ... You are free to join and leave the session at any time. The numbers are limited so please register ASAP. Details below. When: Apr 16, 2020 10:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us//regi/tJEpd-ypqD8rHtzmudwincym-Fin-7DewSib After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please share with your network.

18.01.2022 Save the Date 9 April 2020 at 6.40 pm A Q and A session with Norman Swan specifically for the people working in the Early Childhood and Education Sector with concerns about COVID-19 More details to follow.

17.01.2022 We were delighted to have Professor Jacka and Dr Rocks as panelists at last night's webinar to talk about the importance of healthy eating for children, the link between gut health and behaviour, and the role we as parents must play in ensuring our children eat well. The lifelong health and psychological impacts of a poor diet are significant and we clearly have a role to protect our children from increased rates of depression, obesity and chronic disease. The webinar was rec...orded live and is now free to watch on YouTube. Please feel free to share with your network to spread the word. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN_AdxkR1ZE #feedAustralia

17.01.2022 Dont forget. "Virtual Tea Break Session" tomorrow. When: Apr 21, 2020 03:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney... Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us//regi/tJ0sd-yvqzgpGtcfg7WYpWc8WIjoW3klBSXJ This is just an opportunity to connect with peers. We are all in this together. Register for one or both sessions. Places are restricted so be quick

16.01.2022 Dear Mr Morrison, https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/open-letter-covid/

16.01.2022 Final reminder, don't forget to register for this free webinar on adverse childhood experiences. Wednesday 25 November @ 10am with Ian Hickie, Michael McAfee, Zoe Robinson, Julie Sturgess and Jay Weatherill. https://mailchi.mp//free-webinar-adverse-childhood-experie

15.01.2022 Love this info graphic from Harvard University Centre on the Developing Child. #childprotection

15.01.2022 Helping children understand the benefits of healthy eating - https://mailchi.mp//helping-children-understand-the-benefi

14.01.2022 Healthy Australia is proud to present the second in a series of webinars designed to support the ECEC sector to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. The next webinar deals with the emerging risk to children of neglect and abuse; and the role the sector can play in supporting families to prevent those risks. We are delighted to have Tracy Howe CEO of CAPS and longstanding Barrister and Family Law specialist Darren Mort as our experts on the panel.... When: Apr 23, 2020 07:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Topic: Keeping children safe from harm and neglect during the pandemic Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DtCGrTCqTF-Ph9Mi2Zwzdw Queries to [email protected] Please share with your network

14.01.2022 Don't forget. "Virtual Tea Break Session" tomorrow. When: Apr 21, 2020 03:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney... Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us//regi/tJ0sd-yvqzgpGtcfg7WYpWc8WIjoW3klBSXJ This is just an opportunity to connect with peers. We are all in this together. Register for one or both sessions. Places are restricted so be quick

13.01.2022 Did you know social connection can enhance your quality of live, help you live longer and boost your mental health? New York Times Best Selling Author Johann Hari and National Mental Health Commissioner Lucy Brogden will be on the panel to answer your questions. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/johann-hari-the-importance-

13.01.2022 An open letter to Minister Tehan to urge consideration of a five point plan designed to keep the Early Childhood Education and Care sector vibrant and sustainable post Covid 19 whilst also breaking the cycle of disadvantage and boosting the economic recovery. Will he listen?

12.01.2022 Tackling early childhood development vulnerability to improve lifelong health, social and economic outcomes. This is our plan. https://www.canva.com/.../u8ooXSsePw7SqRP48gflBQ/view...

11.01.2022 A blog from our CEO Eugene McGarrell presenting a plan to support the Early Childhood Education and Care sector transition from "free childcare", The sector is not a babysitting service. It is an essential service to break the cycle of disadvantage and to boost the economic recovery of Australia. https://www.linkedin.com//early-childhood-education-baby/

11.01.2022 For those who missed Marie-France on our free webinar giving practical tips on how to help fussy eaters experience the joys of healthy eating. The webinar is now hosted on YouTube.

11.01.2022 Governments must protect the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector from market failure. https://www.linkedin.com//governments-must-protect-early-l

09.01.2022 News just in: The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee says flu vaccines should be compulsory for persons attending early childhood and learning centres from May 1. The Sector have a summary of The Australian Health Protection Principal Committees recommendations. You can read it here:... //thesector.com.au/2020/04/07/no-flu-shot-no-entry-ahppc-issues-statement-about-how-ecec-can-stay-covid-19-safe/

09.01.2022 Keeping child care open in Australia has already seen the emergence of issues. There are risks emerging to young children, their families, front line workers, managers and owners alike. The Sector needs support from the Government to adapt to the pandemic, and that support is needed now and before those risks are realised. #earlychildoodeducationandcare #covid19pandemic ... https://lnkd.in/gxsyP6F

09.01.2022 Is the Early Childhood and Education Sector best placed to lead the collective child protective solution? https://www.linkedin.com//every-child-deserves-feel-safe/

08.01.2022 Free Webinar specifically for young families and the Early Childhood Education and Care sector. Practical tips to help fussy eaters at meal times. To register click the link below:... https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_M6ZmtZkDTD6uNKQjEPJzfA

08.01.2022 The Early Childhood Education and Care sector can make proactive steps to improve child protection. The sector must have the trust of the community. Recent high profile cases will place that trust in jeopardy unless we act.... https://www.linkedin.com//urn:li:activity:670850888111663/

06.01.2022 We are proud to announce a FREE WEBINAR on "Practical Tips on how to help children understand the importance of healthy eating" with Professor Felice Jacka author of "Theres a Zoo in my Poo" and Dr Tetyana Rocks. To Register click the link below.... https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_Hb7d23JfT9mTeeEilBEglQ

04.01.2022 Healthy Australia is proud to announce a webinar with the New York Times Best Selling Author and journalist Johann Hari known for his work on the link between social connections and mental health. Early bird tickets are limited and will be available for a couple of days only. Promoting mental health at home is a challenge for many of us during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Our mental health and the mental health of our families is critical for us to bounce back to "business ...as usual" once the social distancing, self-isolation, social gathering shutdowns and business lock downs are lifted. This webinar the first of its kind - is an opportunity to hear from Johann Hari and to ask questions about the importance of social connection and how we might sustain and grow even deeper connections during this downtime and into the future. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/johann-hari-the-importance-

02.01.2022 Reminder: Healthy Australia is proud to present the second in a series of webinars designed to support the ECEC sector to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. The next webinar deals with the emerging risk to children of neglect and abuse; and the role the sector can play in supporting families to prevent those risks.... We are delighted to have Tracy Howe CEO of CAPS and longstanding Barrister and Family Law specialist Darren Mort as our experts on the panel. When: Apr 23, 2020 07:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Topic: Keeping children safe from harm and neglect during the pandemic Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DtCGrTCqTF-Ph9Mi2Zwzdw Queries to [email protected] Please share with your network

02.01.2022 Healthy Australia is holding a "morning virtual coffee session" and an "afternoon virtual tea session" for people working in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector to get together and share todays challenges during the pandemic. "Virtual Coffee Session" When: Apr 23, 2020 10:00 AM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney ... Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us//regi/tJ0sceGrqDooHNEIOHlqdxyPljbtwaH-RVLW "Virtual Tea Break Session" When: Apr 21, 2020 03:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us//regi/tJ0sd-yvqzgpGtcfg7WYpWc8WIjoW3klBSXJ This is just an opportunity to connect with peers. We are all in this together. Register for one or both sessions. Places are restricted so be quick :-)

02.01.2022 An Australian Government grant opportunity has just opened up. We are looking for ECECs interested in partnering to breakdown the barriers to early learning for children living in vulnerable communities. https://mailchi.mp//australian-government-grant-opportunit

01.01.2022 Congratulations Grace Tam, Australian of the Year. Survivors of sexual abuse must be given a voice. This is the tip of the iceberg. How many children are experiencing abuse today and are unable to raise their voices? Schools and early childhood education services must become more vigilant. We can't continue to put our heads in the sand.... It's time to stop the abuse and the abusers. https://www.abc.net.au//2021-australian-of-the-ye/13089884

01.01.2022 We now know COVID-19 survives on hard surfaces for several days, maybe even 17 days. So what precautions should you take when you go grocery shopping and order take-away. This video describes the precautions you should consider every time you bring food into the home or care service. Please share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjDuwc9KBps... #coronavirus