Community Early Learning Australia (CELA) is the peak body for early & middle yrs educators and quality small/medium providers. Formerly @cccc_nsw
Joined June 2017
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Tertiary early childhood educator Nadia Latin explores how we can respect children's art so that we nurture creativity and autonomy.
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CELA is actively contributing to the Productivity Commission Review to highlight the need for free high quality #ECEC for all children, from birth to five. CELA’s CEO Michele Carnegie spoke to Prof Deborah Brennan about how the moment is right for big ideas & reforms. #ozearlyed
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New University Hubs can help offer #ECEC qualifications in communities where educators and teachers are desperately needed. CELA’s CEO spoke to Minister Anne Aly about how to ensure our sector has the professionally qualified workforce that it needs. #ozearlyed
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Read more via our Amplify! article: cela.org.au/publications/amp…
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CELA early education specialist Rachel Ho reflects on what it means to critically reflect, why it's important for professional growth, and how we can integrate it more seamlessly into everyday practice. #preschool #daycare #ozearlyed
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Targeted direct funding is the quickest & most effective way of improving #ECEC wages without increasing costs to parents.
A recent report shows that the benefits of direct wage subsidies ‘easily outweigh those of hourly rate cap model’: thesector.com.au/2023/06/26/…
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The ACCC’s interim childcare report has confirmed what we already know: small providers deliver the majority of early education and care services for the lowest fees, especially in areas of greatest need.
Find out more: accc.gov.au/media-release/pr… #ozearlyed
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What if we re-framed what's traditionally been thought of as "attention-seeking" behaviour to see it as a child’s way of seeking connection?
Find out more: cela.org.au/publications/amp…
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How connecting with the Aboriginal Business Advisory Initiative led to a local NAIDOC Week community day. #naidoc2023 #preschool #daycare
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Multi-employer bargaining can improve #ECEC wages & solve staffing shortages without increasing costs to parents.
CELA is hosting regular webinars for our members on the progress of negotiations.
Keep an eye out in Member News for upcoming webinars.
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Are you an early education professional looking for a new challenge?
We have casual positions available in our dynamic and innovative advisory and learning & development team.
Note: Applications close 14 July, 2023: cela.org.au/how-we-help/job-…
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The launch of new generative AI (artificial intelligence) tools to support early education documentation has sparked intense debate and reflection amongst some sector professionals.
We explore the ethics and how the sector could approach them: cela.org.au/publications/amp… #ecec
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From 2024, kindergarten will be free for all QLD children.
CELA has seen how access to free preschool and kindergarten has improved the lives of children in NSW.
We will continue to push for 2 days of quality #ECEC per week for all children from birth to primary school.
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CELA wishes @georgiedent all the best on her 🇨🇦 break!
We look forward to working with @the_parenthood interim CEO Jess Rudd and new Chair Wendy McCarthy to ensure every child gets the best possible start in life.
#ozearlyed #ECEC #auspol
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The Federal Government has released its draft Strategy for the Care & Support Economy for public consultation.
CELA CEO has provided input to its development, focusing on policy settings for smaller providers and their workforce in #ECEC.
Have your say: pmc.gov.au/domestic-policy/n…
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We are proud to announce that this year, CELA chair Wendy Lindgren received an Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to the community.
Find out more: cela.org.au/publications/amp…
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Last week, CELA joined early education employers and unions to lodge the first ever application for a national multi-employer agreement in the Fair Work Commission. Discover what it means for you and what happens next. #ecec #ozearlyed #daycare
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A better paid early education and care workforce could be just around the corner, under a historic pay negotiation plan of unity and cooperation launched yesterday.
Find out more: cela.org.au/publications/amp…
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CELA is proud to represent community-run and small early education & care providers in the 1st application under new supported bargaining laws lodged today: canberratimes.com.au/story/8… #ozearlyed #preschool #daycare #earlyyears
Members, contact: laurastevens@cela.org.au for info
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