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24.01.2022 Australian researchers set out to determine which interactions, environments and experiences that give a child the best educational start in life... to write the prescription for the development of a child’s mind. What did they learn? Find out here: http://ow.ly/ypQb50CWBv1

23.01.2022 Mildura's "Nanny Bron" awarded for her work in Family Day Care: http://ow.ly/Y70i50D1Vdx

23.01.2022 Ethical considerations when it comes to gifts for educators: http://ow.ly/VM7R50CTBmY

23.01.2022 Fresh warnings from regulatory authority after six year old child with autism spectrum disorder is left behind during school bus run. http://ow.ly/oemS50CrBxW

21.01.2022 Reflecting on Christmas, and how the celebration can be more inclusive next year? We revisit this story, which provides some provocations: http://ow.ly/WSU650CSEcf

20.01.2022 Ellen the Invisible Caterpillar's story helps children to realise that they too have powers that help them to feel safe. Perfect to read with children under 10 years of age who have lost a sense of safety at times in their day to day experiences. http://ow.ly/i7eX50BudHC

20.01.2022 It’s Time To Thrive By Five - An Educator Forum will be held tomorrow evening at 7pm, AEST, giving the ECEC sector an opportunity to shape the sector that they want to see into the future. Educator stories must be heard to highlight the failures of the current system, and this forum provides a chance for educators to come together to share their lived experiences, explore the Thrive by Five campaign and plan how educators can contribute their ideas, skills and passion to build the momentum for change. A forum led by educators, for educators. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/ZJyz50BEZDZ

18.01.2022 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With 2020 having been such a tricky year for many families, the small things will mean more than ever. Modern Teaching Aids have prepared a video showing their range of creative experiences for children to prepare as gifts to give to family and friends as we look to close the book on 2020. ... Check it out here: http://ow.ly/N8sN50BHfzF

17.01.2022 STEM - it's not just for high school! Little Scientists have teamed up with the Australian Academy of Science to promote the value of STEM at every age: http://ow.ly/QfnL50BzDIs

17.01.2022 The Queensland Government has confirmed that ECEC services will remain open during the lockdown period. For more information or guidance, please see here: http://ow.ly/MY7k50D2Tqx

17.01.2022 The Sector congratulates C&K CEO Jane Bourne on winning an award for her services to the Australian ECEC community. Commenting on the award, ACECQA CEO Gabrielle Sinclair said It would be difficult to envisage any new state or national programs or projects which were not first tested with, and quality assured by Jane." http://ow.ly/yv1u50Bt7Xp

16.01.2022 New NQF is here, with extra guidance on exceeding themes

15.01.2022 Concerned about the lack of any specific physical activity related curricula guidance in the standards and recommended curriculums of the NQF, a group of childcare operators paired up with experts in the field of children's health and physical wellbeing. The rest, as they say, is history. Read more about it here... http://ow.ly/ZxLK50BG7Jn

12.01.2022 What does it feel like to look around at the other children, and feel like you don't belong, and can't join in? Remembering this feeling has driven educational leader Katie McLelland to her dream of wanting to open a truly inclusive service. Read Katie's story here: http://ow.ly/XTKJ50CsY2f

11.01.2022 Latest advice from the Department of Education as NSW and Vic manage community COVID-19 cases: http://ow.ly/9VSO50D1Vcw

11.01.2022 Guilty of checking your work emails while on holiday? Don't worry...us too! Here's why we're doing it...and how to stop! http://ow.ly/7YLP50CVP8c

10.01.2022 Confused about all the different financial assistance packages available to support COVID-19 recovery? KPMG have released a document which summaries grant providers, names, amounts & criteria. A must have resource to make sure you're not missing out! ... http://ow.ly/qqXj50Cv9Gk

10.01.2022 Rather than singling out one educator, the Australian College of Educators has given the prestigious 2020 College Medal to all Australian educators, in recognition of the challenges of COVID-19: http://ow.ly/ypdh50D2RxB

09.01.2022 Not much relief for families, but wins for providers? https://thesector.com.au//not-much-relief-for-parents-but/

09.01.2022 The NSW Department has created a document to support services to engage in continuous improvement and prepare for the assessment and rating process. http://ow.ly/OEvU50BAJUg

09.01.2022 Fostering a sense of belonging in children - practical tips from a team leader: http://ow.ly/fVXx50ByxRt

06.01.2022 Wondering about how to incorporate more child led activity into your OSHC program? This short video from the team at Camp Hill OSHC is full of great ideas

05.01.2022 Wholesome Child have given us the low down on which fats are good for children, and how to use them in ECEC cooking. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/5A2U50Bwbv0

04.01.2022 How has music supported you during COVID-19? Six teachers from Melbourne share the songs which have helped them cope in a tumultuous and unpredictable year: http://ow.ly/IXcJ50BDPUQ

04.01.2022 Childcare CRM has boosted their team of experts, ready to support services in 2021 as they roll out new products to better serve the sector. http://ow.ly/xYXu50Cu6bK

02.01.2022 The Federal Department of Education has stepped up again with a new support package for Victorian services and an extension of the activity test relaxation for all Australian families. The news comes one week ahead of ECEC services in Metropolitan Victoria's likely return to full reopening and also one week ahead of the end of the "transition payment" scheme which started for all Australian services on 13 July 2020. https://thesector.com.au//tehan-announces-vic-child-care-/

02.01.2022 Given the rise of online learning in 2020, this is a great professional development opportunity