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In state and territory news...
In the Northern Territory (NT), NT Health is providing information to parents about how to put babies and toddlers to sleep safely in order to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
The Tasmanian government is moving forward with a review into education, covering the Education Registrar; the Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification; and the Teachers Registration Board Tasmania. The Bouncing Back – Talk and Read Project will give Tasmanian families of children from birth to kindergarten fun ideas about talking and reading—7800 Talk and Read bags will be provided to Tasmanian families.
In Victoria, a total of $160 million is available for School Readiness Funding. Eligible kindergartens can use the funding to support early childhood learning at home. Consultations will commence in Term 3 and resources, including a pandemic hotline, are available to both educators and families. Additionally, all kindergarten in Victoria will be free for Term 3. Under stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne, permitted workers can access childcare and kinder if no one else in their household can supervise their child. The Victorian government is also investing $20 million in supporting families at risk of violence during the Stay at Home measures.
In the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), the ACT government has agreed in full to 28 recommendations put forward by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander co-designed and led review, Our Booris, Our Way. The review examined how to support the wellbeing and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in the territory.
In New South Wales (NSW), preschool will remain free until the end of Term 4, 2020 in an attempt to ease cost-of-living pressures and support more children to have a good start to school. A new award for girls as young as seven will honour the achievements of ‘rising stars’ as a part of the NSW Women of the Year Awards.
In Western Australia, thousands of foster and kinship carers will receive one-off payments of at least $500 to help ease financial pressures. There are an estimated 7359 children living in carer households in the state.
New No jab, No Play legislation took effect in South Australia on 7 August. The Chief Public Health Officer can now exclude unimmunised or otherwise susceptible children from care during an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease.
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Leading wellbeing
Be You are hosting a series of four online events that focus on leading wellbeing in family day care, long day care, preschool and school age care settings. The series will encourage leaders to increase awareness about mental health and wellbeing and develop a culture of support in their services. Find out more and secure your spot.
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Mindset Matters
The beliefs children hold about their own intelligence, talents and abilities are formed during the earliest stages of life. These beliefs—known as a mindset—influence learning, motivation, self-regulation and achievement. Our latest Research in Practice Series title examines how to develop a growth mindset. Learn more here and subscribe to the Research in Practice Series today.
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Leading wellbeing in Family Day Care
Our online event will connect family day care service coordinators, managers and leaders to help them increase awareness about the importance of mental health. Develop a culture that supports educators, children and families. Book here.
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Discovering STEM
Ignite curiosity for STEM during National Science Week with the ECA Learning Hub. Browse online learning including strategies for integrating STEM into your practice and how to find STEM learning in everyday moments.
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New 2021 Planners
Start fresh in 2021 with new-look Early Years Planners. With ample space for writing, communication and reflection, the new planners feature daily and weekly provocations, new stickers, links to the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard.
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