Early Childhood Education & Child Care News
WEB2 days ago — Productivity Commission charts the costly path to universal early childhood education. Big increases in government spending on child care have been recommended by the Productivity Commission, that would see families earning up to A$80,000 receive a 100% subsidy rate under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). 2024-09-20 00:55:19. by Contributed Content.
ACECQA releases report - recommendations to boost child safety
WEBDec 21, 2023 — The Report includes 16 recommendations related to physical and online safety, child supervision and staffing requirements, structured under three aims: Strengthening Child Safe Governance, Leadership and Culture. Embedding Prevention and Early Intervention. Building and Sustaining Child Safe Capabilities. One key recommendation is that anyone ...
Staying Healthy - 6th Edition launches - The Sector
WEBAug 13, 2024 — Previously known as Staying Healthy in Childcare and now known as Staying Healthy: Preventing infectious diseases in early childhood education and care services (Staying Healthy), the sixth edition of the popular resource aims to provide simple ways for early childhood educators, teachers and other care workers to …
Events News News - The Sector
WEBMar 25, 2024 — AI focused The Sector Connect+ event once again sees Daitum shine. Early childhood education and care (ECEC) online news platform The Sector’s flagship networking and knowledge series Connect+ was held in Sydney last week, with a group of ten sector leaders in attendance alongside AI rostering specialists Daitum. 2024 …
Could free TAFE and Uni be the answers for skills shortages?
WEBSep 20, 2023 — More than half of Australians believe that cheaper or free TAFE or university courses are the most effective way to solve the country’s skills shortage, which is impacting many sectors and industries including early childhood education and care (ECEC). 22 per cent of those surveyed also believe it is also the fastest solution.
New program removes barriers to ECEC for women - The Sector
WEBFeb 6, 2024 — A new program is supporting women to enter the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce which will support them both financially and emotionally. The $2.125 million Early Learning Connection Program will help up to 260 women to complete a Certificate III, Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education in …
Early childhood investment is part of family violence reform in NSW
WEBJun 28, 2024 — The Pathways to Prevention: NSW Strategy for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence 2024-2027 will develop a range of initiatives to address the drivers of domestic, family and sexual violence. $8.1 million for the ‘All in’ early childhood pilot to prevent domestic violence by teaching young children about healthy relationships.
Using service philosophy to guide effective leadership and …
WEBSep 5, 2022 — The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has issued some guidance about the importance and value of a service’s philosophy as a guiding document for quality leadership and governance.. In order to fully implement the elements of effective governance and leadership, as outlined in Quality Area 7 (QA 7) of the National Quality Standard (NQS), a service needs a ...
G8 Education launches Reconciliation Action Plan - The Sector
WEBFeb 27, 2024 — Early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider G8 Education has launched its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) following months of collaboration and learning. The plan’s launch coincides with the next phase of the RAP, which officially began on 22 February. The RAP, and its accompanying artwork, was …
Early Childhood Jobs - The Sector
WEBThe pay rates for early childhood jobs positions in Australia are generally determined by the Modern Award, which sets the minimum wage standards in the industry. For educators with a Certificate III qualification, the hourly rates may range from approximately $24.38 to $26.42. Those with a Diploma qualification might receive hourly rates ...