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Work and play report New research from The Front Project reveals the majority of Australian families believe that the early education and care system needs to allow more children to access quality early learning and better support parents and carers to engage in work and study. Read the Work and Play reporthere.
Know your country A new campaign, Know Your Country, is calling on all levels of government to fund a 'First Nations Cultural Educator' in every Australian primary school. The campaign aims to support schools by embedding First Nations language and culture into the curriculum. Learn morehere.
Have your say Macquarie University, the Queensland University of Technology and Edith Cowan University are seeking feedback from educators, families and communities to assist with the update of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the My Time, Our Place (MTOP) framework for school age care. Complete the surveyhere.
Australian Curriculum Review Educators, teachers and sector leaders are being encouraged to provide feedback on proposed changes to the cross-curriculum priorities in the Australian Curriculum: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures; Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia and Sustainability.Complete the short survey by Thursday 8 July.
Stop it at the Start Minister for Women's Safety Anne Ruston has launched a five-part children's audiobook, Project ARI, which aims to encourage respectful attitudes in the early years. The audiobook is a part of Stop it at the Start, the federal government's campaign to end violence against women and their children, and is available from all major podcast-streaming services. Learn morehere.
The South Australian Budget was released on Tuesday (22 June) by Treasurer Rob Lucas, and included the establishment of a new Office for Early Years in the Department of Education and an Early Learning Strategy 2021 to 2031.
And last Thursday (17 June) in the ACT, Shadow Minister for Education Jeremy Hanson released the Canberra Liberals’ alternative education strategy, Bringing Out the Best in Every Child.
Leadership program on sale Take advantage of the EOFY sale while developing your staff with the ECA Leadership Program, which is 15% off until 30 June 2021. This strengths-based, self-directed program suits both current and aspiring early childhood leaders.
Be You Fact Sheets Our Fact Sheets help you explore and gain knowledge on mental health and wellbeing topics like help-seeking, mindfulness and resilience. Share information and ideas with your
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Don't think about purple elephants Sometimes Sophie worries. Until her mum comes up with an idea involving elephants. This little girl's story of finding a way to ease her worry will resonate with children and parents everywhere. Purchase on the ECA Shop here.
ECA National Conference The EOFY is approaching, which means the early-bird rate for the ECA National Conference is also ending soon. Book your tickets here!
Free resources on eSafety Designed for educators and containing practical advice and strategies to enhance practice in online safety, the eSafety professional learning modules are available on the ECA Learning Hub for free.
