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ACA Qld 2022 National Conference ‘Just Keep Swimming’ ASSA’s key message for winter Ageless play
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ACA Qld
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Location: 2/10 Welch Street, Underwood Qld 4119
ACA Queensland President’s Report
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ACA President’s Report
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Mailing: PO Box 137, Springwood QLD 4127
Claims inflation and how it affects your insurance
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Tinkering
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Telephone: (07) 3808 2366
‘Just Keep Swimming’ ASSA’s key message for winter
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Get to know your new ACA Qld CEO
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Toll Free: 1300 365 325 (outside Brisbane)
Ageless Play
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Web: www.qld.childcarealliance.org.au
Helping your employees build a better future
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Finding the right people to form a high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) team can be challenging.
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Email: qld@childcarealliance.org.au
ACA Qld 2022 National Conference
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2022 Awards for Excellence
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Childcare centre group finds a key to balancing the welfare of families & educators
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(The Culture of) approaches
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Habits for a happy mind
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CAECE Congradulates
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Supporter Members Directory
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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
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Executive
Committee Members
President - Majella Fitzsimmons
Nicole Fowler
Louise Thomas
Chief Executive Officer - Paul Graham
Vice President - Jae Fraser
Kerrie Lada
Brent Stokes
Office Manager - Jen Smyth
Treasurer - Linda Davies
Pam Maclean
Administration Officer - Melissa Clark
Executive Secretary - Debra North
Katy Mason
Marketing and Communications Officer - Rachael Stephens
Peta Pitcher
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ACA Queensland President’s Report
ACA President’s Report
Welcome to the 2022 Winter Early Edition. We hope you are all keeping yourselves warm and cozy as we Queenslanders are not so used to this very wet, chilly winter weather!
The outcome of the recent federal election has set a new path for the early learning sector. With Labor securing a majority government, Prime Minister Albanese and his new Cabinet will no doubt be keen to get started on implementing their policies.
We are pleased to announce ACA Qld’s new CEO, Paul Graham. Paul comes to ACA Qld with a wealth of experience in leadership roles across a wide range of industries in both the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. Having owned and operated early learning centres, Paul has experienced first-hand the ongoing issues centres are facing with educator shortages. Paul’s broad business and customer service experience will provide ACA Qld members with a continuing high standard of support. He is passionate about early learning education and is excited to be returning to the sector. Paul officially started with ACA Qld on 27 April 2022. Recently, members will have seen ACA Qld actively engaging in several important discussions and working closely with the Queensland Government, particularly the Department of Education. This resulted in numerous changes and wins for our sector, including the kindergarten funding which will kick in at the start of 2023. It was an honour for me to be invited to the announcement with Minister Grace Grace and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk in Parliament. After several meetings over the rollout of the kindergarten funding with the state government, we applaud the announcement of an additional 550 LDC services eligible for Kindy Uplift funding. We are waiting for the services to be announced by the government. ACA Qld was also invited to conversations with the Department of Education, which involved the Minister of Education, Minister of Health, Chief Health Officer, Director of Education and Deputy Director of Education over the lack of RAT tests at early education and care services and the essential worker classification. These discussions and pressure from the media, after several interviews with ABC and channel seven, saw various positive changes and more acknowledgement for our sector. These changes included the Early Childhood Education and Care COVID-safe measures plan, and an
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accompanying poster – ‘Children and illness during COVID-19’. We have also been working closely with Guild Insurance on the report of services that have been affected by the unprecedented weather event in March in South East Queensland, with weekly updates provided from Guild. If your centre is experiencing any issues, please let our office know and we will contact Guild on your behalf. What an incredible weekend was had at this year’s 2022 National Conference! We hope you had a wonderful weekend and trust you left feeling inspired by the exciting new learnings and resources demonstrated throughout the conference program. The ACA Qld Committee and team send a big thank you to all involved in making this year’s conference one of the best ones yet. There was an excitable buzz around this year’s conference, seeing everyone once again and meeting up with familiar faces and new delegates. We were often told it was like seeing family again after not seeing them for a very long time which was very heartwarming to hear. The Approved Provider lunch sponsored by Childcare Concepts was once again such a great success and an amazing session for all who attended. We thank our presenters; Lisa McCoy (ACECQA), Jannette Cotterell (Executive Counsel Australia), Paul Mondo (ACA National) and Tania Porter (Department of Education and Training). After consistently receiving such positive feedback from the Approved Provider lunch, ACA Qld is exploring hosting more Approved Provider or Nominated Supervisor lunches. Please let us know if you would be interested in attending. The Gala Dinner sponsored by HESTA was a highlight for me. The costumes again were the standout! We hope you were entertained by the ACA Qld and CAECE team’s Dolly Parton costumes. What a fabulous effort they went to. We trust you all enjoyed this magical weekend
as much as we did. We thank all our wonderful sponsors and exhibitors for being a part of this year’s conference, and we hope to see you all again in 2023. Stay tuned for next year’s conference dates which will be announced shortly. If you are not yet following ACA Qld on social media, now is the time! You can find all up to date information in the early learning sector by following and liking us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. With our new CEO on board, we will be doing a new round of member meetings, hosted by the ACA Qld CEO Paul Graham and committee. Stay tuned for the announcement of when our next round of member meetings will be. Early Childhood Educators Day (Wednesday, 1 September) is fast approaching. As many of you are aware, Early Childhood Educators Day originated in Queensland through ACA Qld and is now celebrated around the nation, with other countries also now joining in. It is a day of celebration and appreciation. Have a look at ways services have celebrated in previous years by liking the Early Childhood Educators Day page on Facebook. It is a day to celebrate all things great about being an Early Childhood Educator.
The former Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Development, Amanda Rishworth, has been given the portfolio of Social Services, with Anne Aly appointed as the new Minister for Early Childhood Education and Youth. ACA has built a strong working relationship with Minister Rishworth and we believe her work as Shadow Minister has helped create strong recognition of the important role that early childhood education plays in preparing children for success and the need for affordable, high-quality services Australia-wide. We are therefore grateful for her support of our sector over the last five or so years. Our engagement with Minister Aly has commenced well with our first face-to-face meeting set to take place in Melbourne mid-June. ACA’s aim is to create the foundation for an ongoing, positive working relationship.
We will be reiterating that a strong and sustainable early learning sector is critical to the economic health of this nation, as well as the wellbeing of our youngest generation. We look forward to working with the incoming Australian Government in the context of ensuring that every child in Australia has access to high quality, affordable and sustainable early learning services, and therefore the best start in life.
Paul Mondo ACA President
The Labor Government’s pre-election promises included the following action items: • lift the maximum CCS rate to 90 per cent for families with one child in care • maintain a higher CCS subsidy rate for the second and additional children in care • extend the increased subsidy to children attending Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) •
ask the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) to design a price regulation mechanism to drive out of pocket costs down
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ask the Productivity Commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the sector with the aim of implementing a universal 90 per cent subsidy for all families.
Please note you are always welcome to contact our ACA Qld office on 07 3808 2366 or qld@childcarealliance.org.au.
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develop and implement a whole of government Early Years Strategy to create a new integrated approach to the early years and develop of program of action.
We thank you for your continued support and will continue to work hard and ensure all families receive the #BestStartInLife.
It is in this context that ACA’s top four policy priorities are now to: 1. End the educator shortage crisis. 2. Increase affordability for all families. 3. Protect working families & ECEC services from the ongoing impact of COVID-19. 4. Improve support for the inclusion of all children, regardless of ability.
Majella Fitzsimmons ACA Qld President
5. Work closely with the new government to ensure that the early learning sector is not negatively impacted by any new regulation.
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Claims inflation Claims inflation and how it and how it affects your affects your insurance. insurance.
The challenges just keep on coming for Australia’s building industry who’ve The challenges just keep on coming suffered the impacts of bushfires, for Australia’s the building industry who’ve earthquakes, pandemic, and eversuffered the impacts of bushfires, increasingly damaging floods. But the earthquakes, the has pandemic, and everbuilding industry not suffered in increasingly damaging floods. the isolation. These hardships haveBut caused building industry has not suffered in flow-on impacts to many industries, isolation. These hardships caused desperately trying to move have forward flow-on impacts to many after several taxing years. industries, Sadly, as a desperately trying to move forward result of these challenges, it’s often the after several taxing years. Sadly, as and a end consumer who’s left frustrated result of these challenges, it’s often counting the cost of a situation theythe end consumer who’s left frustrated and have no control over. It also leaves your counting the cost of a situation they insurance company trying to balance have no control over. also leaves these losses while stillItproviding a your insurance company trying to balance great service. these losses while still providing a great service. 4
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Business insurance
What’s the problem?
IfBusiness you haveinsurance business insurance, there’s a good chance you’re covered for Ifdamage you have insurance, to business the physical building,there’s the a good chance you’re covered for contents of the premises and even damage losses to the physical building, the financial stemming from your contents of the premises and even business being unable to operate for financial losses stemming from your various reasons. Right now, given business being unable to operate what’s happening in building and for various reasons. Right now, given construction, business insurance claims what’s happening in costly. building are becoming more In and the case construction, business of early learning centre insurance claims, theclaims are becoming costly.and In the case average cost ofmore a building contents of early learning centre claims, the claim has risen by up to 20% since the average cost of a building and contents start of the pandemic alone. We’re also claim has risen by up to 20% since finding claims are taking significantlythe start the pandemic We’re also longerofto finalise. Let’salone. deep dive. finding claims are taking significantly longer to finalise. Let’s deep dive.
Well, there’s quite a few, and some What’s the problem? of them are linked. The bushfires in Well, there’s quite few, and some late 2019 and earlya 2020 decimated of them are linked. The bushfires Australia’s domestic wood supplyinand latewe’ve 2019 been and early 2020 decimated so forced to look overseas Australia’s domestic wood supply to fill the gap. On top of bushfires, and so we’ve look overseas we’ve alsobeen had forced severaltocatastrophic to fill the gap.which On tophave of bushfires, flood events, increased we’ve also had several catastrophic demand for not only building materials, flood events, which have increased but construction workers to help demandSome for notbuilders only building materials, rebuild. have pivoted but construction workers to help from wood to steel, but the cost of rebuild. builders pivoted steel hasSome also risen duehave to high demand fromwon’t woodreduce to steel, butwood the cost of and until becomes steel has also risen due to high demand freely available again. and won’t reduce until wood becomes freely available again.
At the same time, we’ve also been dramatically affected by COVID-19 through lockdowns, quarantine and labour shortages. Problems arising from the pandemic have been felt across the globe with many countries experiencing similar difficulties. These factors have compounded supply chain issues, where labour shortages due to illness, means that there is no one to transport materials from overseas and no one’s available to transport them once they arrive in Australia. This has culminated in businesses being interrupted for far longer than they previously would have been. On top of all this, if there is a workforce available to transport and rebuild, they’ll be charging a premium to do so. Unfortunately, these costs all add up. According to Australia’s oldest quantity surveying firm and construction
cost consultancy, Rawlinsons, the cost of building a new kindergarten has increased 11% since 2019. Similar increases have also been seen in rebuild estimations provided by the Cordell’s calculator. Here at Guild Insurance, we’ve also seen a proportionate rise in claims costs over the last two years. What does the future hold? Unfortunately, we’re looking at another 12-24 months of uncertainty, particularly since new COVID-19 strains are a possibility, the La Niña weather system may be with us for a while longer and global political instability remains an issue. On the domestic front, experts warn that there won’t be much timber available for construction for the next 12 months and we should continue to expect the cost of materials and labour to further increase.
These events are impacting the insurance industry across the globe and as a result, the cost of insurance is going up across the board. How can Guild Insurance help? Your Guild Account Manager is here to make sure you have the right insurance for your business. We’re happy to discuss how these global issues might affect your cover and perform a review of your insurance requirements that reflects these circumstances. The rate of global claims inflation is challenging industry-wide, and we want to make sure you’re comfortable with the amount you’re insured for. Please call us to check that your cover is adequate to keep your business protected.
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Through consultations with various educators, community members, families and children, Habitat developed a Manual Arts Program. Resources such as screwdrivers, hammers, nails, screws, wood and other loose parts were donated by families and local community services. Families were advised of the intention of the Manual Arts Program and were encouraged to share ideas to strengthen this program. Habitat received offers from families to join the tinkering sessions and support children to create various structures. Habitat’s Building Supervisor, Edy, has also been a key contributor to the program as he shares his expertise in building and using various tools such as drills and hammers. Prior to implementing the Manual Arts Program, all children participated in an induction session. They brainstormed safety elements of the program, identified the risk benefits and the general purpose of the program. After significant engagement in the research project with Honor, it was inevitable that the children were excited to incorporate this new program into the curriculum. Since the implementation of the Manual Arts Program, children have developed greater confidence in using the equipment and are beginning to make purposeful structures that represent their thinking. They use drills, hammers, nails and screws to adhere pieces of wood or other loose parts together and are experimenting with different ways of constructing and manipulating.
The intent of this program is to be accessible to children at all times of their day and is inclusive in their outdoor environment as a permanent learning experience. As confidence and fine motor skills continue to strengthen, it is anticipated that children will incorporate sustainable measures to maintain their environment. Where resources may become damaged, they will have developed the skills to maintain and repair their resources.
Habitat’s partnership with Honor and Australian Catholic University has continued to inform quality learning experiences for children and has set a precedent for playbased learning with technology. The tinkering sessions have instilled a new meaning of engagement with technology at Habitat Early Learning and the introduction of the Manual Arts Program has created an exciting venture for the kindergarten children.
In addition, children can combine a range of technology and loose parts to create new structures and represent their thinking through various mediums.
Tinkering Habitat Early Learning
Habitat Early Learning have recently implemented a Manual Arts Program after participating in a research project which was based on ‘tinkering’ with technology. Honor Mackley, a research student from Australian Catholic University reached out to Habitat in late 2021 to conduct a series of observations where Kindergarten aged children were invited to tinker with a range of different technological resources. They used equipment such as keyboards, computer hard drives, gaming controls and phones and combined them with everyday resources such as playdough. Children used screwdrivers and other tools to take the resources apart and discover the make up of each device. Through a series of observations, it was evident that children were thoroughly engaged in these sessions and fine motor development was strengthened as a result of intricate manipulation of the resources. In addition to the physical skills that were acquired throughout the process, exposure and experimentation with technology was also of benefit. Children have become so competent in using screen
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devices, however a differing perspective on how we can use technology and the functionality or make up of the devices is equally of value within the curriculum. At the conclusion of Honor’s tinkering sessions with the children, and after conducting a series of critical reflections with the teaching team, it was imperative that the learning experiences were continued within the curriculum. Strengthening fine motor control is a key goal within the Kindergarten curriculum at Habitat and the tinkering sessions saw progression in this area. The sessions also saw an increased awareness of technology and a practical understanding of its purpose within society.
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3. Swimming lessons help children develop life skills A study by Griffith University found that those who participate in swimming at an early age achieve personal milestones much sooner than the average population, regardless of social background or gender. Swimming lessons have been proven to help children develop essential academic, social, and personal skills plus improve hand-eye coordination. Like any sport, it’s a great opportunity for social interaction no matter the age. Therefore, children who continue lessons throughout winter are also at an advantage in other aspects of their development compared to those who take a break.
As the nation’s peak industry body for swim schools, ASSA serves to enhance the learn to swim and water safety industry, advocating for swim school business 365 days a year. According to the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia, Queensland recorded the second largest number of drowning deaths last year with 66 in total during 2021. Almost a quarter of these drowning deaths occurred during winter.
‘Just Keep Swimming’ ASSA’s key message for winter Emily McNeill > General Manager of Australian Swim Schools Association
While Australia is a country for all seasons, Queensland is considered home to an endless summer with warm, sunny days all year round. Surrounded by the great blue and an abundance of inviting waterways, including bustling beaches, world-heritage reefs, rivers, and creeks stretching as far as the eye can see, our tropical climate make it difficult to stay out of the water. That’s why it’s crucial that every Australian learns to swim from a young age and parents, teachers and carers must remain diligent in teaching swim safety to the next generation all year long. Despite our ongoing sunshine, recreational swimming and swimming lessons are still considered a seasonal activity. Throughout winter, there is a significant drop in swimming lessons as many families take a break or opt for
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dry activities as it gets cooler. This break places children at higher risk of drowning once summer rolls around, especially following two years of ongoing disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic which saw millions of swimming lessons lost and resulted in a national skills regression. Swimmers may be less confident than a year ago and to combat this the Australian Swim School Association (ASSA) is urging families to enrol in swimming lessons this winter.
In a bid to reduce the number of fatal and non-fatal drownings this year, ASSA has shared the following reasons why families should enrol in winter swimming lessons. 1. Winter lessons could be the key to overcoming the national skills regressions which resulted from the Covid-19 pandemic The skills and behaviours that are taught in lessons need constant reinforcement throughout the year. The risks posed by drowning don’t go away in the cooler parts of the year, so neither should the lessons – they are one of the most proactive things a parent or carer can do for a child. Continued swimming lessons help families keep swim safety and each of the vital layers of protection front of mind. If a child missed out on lessons last year or in the beginning of this year, the months during winter provide a great opportunity to make up for lost time and ensure early swimmers are progressing their development. There was a six per cent increase in drowning deaths across the state in 2021 compared to the previous year. Furthermore, there was a 9 percent increase in the 0-4 years age group compared with the 10-year average, indicating the time for change is now.
To help swim businesses lead the charge to ensure children keep swimming safer, all year round, ASSA has developed the Safer Water Warriors. Built on ASSA’s SAFERswimming Layers of Protection message, the SAFERwater Warriors are a team of friendly mascots aimed at under 5 year olds. Every layer of protection is necessary to keep children SAFER: • Swimming Skills • Adult Supervision • Fences & Gates • Emergency Action Plan • Reduce the risk for safer swimming With a commitment to providing all-inclusive education around swim safety, ASSA continues to develop and promote international leading guidelines, professional development programs, growth opportunities and business support for its members. While swim schools create their own curriculum, ASSA assists them to ensure water safety skills are incorporated into each lesson and helps them be the best running businesses they can be. Created by swim schools for swim schools, ASSA is the only body in Australia with a Constitution where Swim Schools are the voting members. For more information: www.australianswimschools.org.au
2. It’s a great way to keep children active As the great outdoors become less inviting throughout the colder months, swimming lessons are a great way of staying active. With most swim schools offering indoor heated pools, the days of suffering in ice-cold water are long gone. Being indoors, weather can’t get in the way and it’s considerably more inviting than stepping outside. Adding to this, swimming throughout the colder months will not only improve fitness, it can also help children build up their immune system.
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Get to know your new ACA Qld CEO Paul Graham
Please tell us a little bit about you and your history? I started my career at Deloitte, a global accounting firm, in the restructuring division of the Brisbane office. I was responsible for managing companies in administration from diverse industries such as theme parks, manufacturing, hotels and clubs, shopping centres and First Nations corporations. The opportunities to work in such a diverse range of businesses both across Australia and in Southeast Asia, helped me to understand the drivers in business and the importance of strong customer service. After completing my MBA I had the opportunity to work in the ECEC sector and continue ongoing work with First Nations people. In my most recent position, I was the Director of Operations of a residential college at the University of Queensland accommodating over 300 students. Having worked in the ECEC sector to supporting students at university, I have come to appreciate the needs of children at all ages in their development.
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- the magic of bringing children and community residents together in the Kindergarten environment. Michelle Stanley > Prince Charles Hospital Early Education Centre
How did you first become involved in ECEC sector? Something that always frustrated me after working in a remote community was that all children did not have access to the same learning and development opportunities across the country. Having completed my MBA, I was offered an opportunity to be involved in the ECEC sector. I was involved in the development, set up and operations of two services on the Gold Coast and then worked for a development company in Australia and other parts of the world. What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the sector?
I am married (to Kate) and have two boys aged 15 and 17. When I am not working I am busy moving both boys between sporting games and trainings in cricket and basketball, depending on the season.
The number one challenge facing the sector in my mind is ensuring that centres have a supply of qualified and experienced staff to support the development of the children in their care. It is important that as a sector, the community understands the important role early learning services play in the development of young minds and bodies and this can only be achieved through having experienced staff on the floor.
From my work with First Nations people, I have discovered that I have First Nations heritage. I am connected to the Gangalidda First Nations people which are located in Burketown inland from the Gulf of Carpentaria.
I am excited to have the opportunity to meet members and help to advocate to government to continue to build the awareness and importance of the early learning sector in the community.
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Ageless Play
At the Prince Charles Hospital Early Education Centre, we pride ourselves on our invaluable and unique intergenerational play sessions with our wonderful Grandfriends who visit us each week. Every Thursday, our Grandfriends come along to spend quality time with our Kindergarten children. Their visits with us are always filled with enchantment, joy, and laughter as they become involved in many aspects of our magical program. Engaging in a variety of enjoyable activities, some of which include singing, flower arranging, role-playing, gross motor, and cooking, our Grandfriends have begun to form caring friendships with our children. These purposeful and special moments provide immense benefits to our elderly, helping to build positive relationships that support connection, cognitive skills, confidence, social interaction, inclusivity, and a sense of wellbeing. These benefits also extend to our own children as they have opportunities to embrace empathy, diversity, and special connections. Our children are always excited on ‘Grandfriends Day’ and absolutely love having our special Grandfriends visit us.
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Helping your employees build a better future Childcare Super
A big issue facing workers today is financial pressure. The daily struggle to make ends meet means once the mortgage or rent, groceries and bills are paid, there’s often not much left over for anything else, let alone extra contributions to super. The last year has been particularly tough for everyone. Changes in the way we have been living and working as a result of the uncertainty caused by COVID-19 has placed pressure on businesses and raised a number of questions for employees. It’s only natural that you want to help your employees through this difficult time, but there’s a fine line between providing information and giving financial advice. The decisions people make about their superannuation can have long-term consequences, so you need to be aware of what you can and can’t say so you don’t unintentionally overstep the mark and find yourself in hot water for giving advice. A little knowledge can go a long way Making your employees aware of ways they can boost their super may alleviate some of the stress they are feeling in relation to their financial future. Employees who feel supported at work are happier, more motivated and more productive, which is good news for your business. It’s also a good feeling knowing you’ve given your employees access to the tools they need to build financial security in retirement. If your employees ask you specific questions about their super, you can provide them with factual information like the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) of your default super fund. Just don’t provide any explanation of the material inside or make any recommendations that might influence them as this may be considered advice. Generally, only people who hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) are allowed to give advice.
Start by getting the mix right! How your employees invest their super savings can make a big difference to their balance and quality of life in retirement. Choosing the right investment option depends on how long they have to invest, what investment returns they need to reach their savings goals and how comfortable they are with investment risk. It can be pretty overwhelming, so we’ve simplified matters by giving members two options: We can choose for them or they can choose for themselves.
The MySuper Lifecycle Investment Strategy invests member’s savings in a portfolio designed to suit their age and stage of life. There’s no need to make a decision or choose an investment mix, we choose it for them!
via SUPERSUPER may also be eligible for ‘free money’ from the Government in the form of a co-contribution of up to $500 per year. Small regular amounts added to super today can add up to thousands of extra dollars over time. When it comes to super, a little bit extra can go a long way. SUPERSUPER is available exclusively to Child Care Super members. For more information, visit childcaresuper.com. au/supersuper Child Care Super Pty Ltd. ABN 84 068 826 728. AFSL 233815. RSE License Number L0000611. Trustee for the Guild Retirement Fund ABN 22 599 554 834 (which includes Child Care Super). Before acting on any information, you should consider whether Child Care Super is right for you by reading the Product Disclosure Statement at childcaresuper.com.au.
The MyMix Solution is designed for anyone who wants to have more say in how their money is invested. It allows members to create their own investment portfolio using any combination of the eight options available. Again, be careful answering any questions your employees may have about their investment options. For further information, refer them to the Child Care Super Investment Guide.
SUPERSUPER is our secret weapon One way your employees can boost their super is via SUPERSUPER, our award-winning shop-and-save rewards program. With SUPERSUPER, when your employees shop, a percentage of every dollar spent with participating retailers will be paid directly into their super. They can simply shop with their favourite brands and boost their super savings at the same time. Employees earning less than $56,112 p.a. who make after-tax contributions
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Finding the right people to form a high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) team can be challenging. Carrie Rose > PEEPS 4 U
What we are experiencing in Early Childhood at the moment in relation to staffing (for the employer) and jobs (for the educators) is and continues to be a stumbling block that seems to have no end. On one hand there are staff shortages and positions that cannot be filled and on the other hand I see post after post by Educators who are looking for the ‘right centre’. Why is this so difficult? I see two clear challenges to this. As an approved provider myself the frustration around the recruitment process in Early Childhood was only escalated when COVID struck. I kept thinking there must be a better way for both employers and educators to not rely on random chance to find the right fit.
the start. The results between 2018 and 2021 indicate again no significant change but when you look at the 2021 figures they are actually worse than those in 2018. One in four children in Queensland are entering school developmentally vulnerable and yet we have one of the best quality assurance processes in the Nation.
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There is a significant amount of research that identifies the critical importance attachment and relationships have on children’s development. When children are experiencing a churn of educators then relationships and attachments cannot be established to create the circle of security needed for children to explore and thrive. There needs to be a change in this ‘trend’ of turnover and even more importantly, less acceptance of it. This responsibility lies with both the employer and the educator to ensure there is a right fit from the start.
The transient nature in early childhood, in particular long day care is a huge concern to me. We all understand the impact turnover of staff has on centres but the emotional impact it is having on children is continuing to show in the Australian Early Development Census statistics. (https://www.aedc.gov.au/data-explorer/) The 2021 AEDC statistics shows that Queensland children are no better off now than in 2015 and are continuing to enter school disadvantaged right from
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Obviously there is never going to be a perfect solution to the current staffing issues but there can be changes to the way recruitment happens from advertising right through to the induction and probationary periods when educators are employed. We can all contribute to this change. In my experience although a person’s early childhood experience and qualification may get them the interview, this should not be the only criteria for the position. Understanding how the person will integrate into the team is a critical element. I have also found that just because a person has a higher qualification or more experience than other applicants this does not always translate to the applicant being a successful addition to the team and work culture. Looking beyond the essentials can uncover potential not as obvious in a resume on paper but important for success.
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Our conference once again featured our famous Gala Dinner. This year’s theme was “Wild Wild West” which did not disappoint! Each year we are amazed at the creativity and effort everyone puts into their costumes. Thanks again to HESTA, for sponsoring such a fun night. The best dressed went to Dolly Parton, with a close runner up going to the Bandit, followed by the spiky cactus! Congratulations to all who were selected as nominees for best dressed! We were once again honoured to have Super Max and Bryce and Walk With Us charity organisations on board. It was heartwarming to hear the Super Max and Bryce team tell their story and share the love with all attendees as their endless work and efforts are always so inspiring. Thank you to everyone who purchased the socks, scarves, and turtles, raising a total of $22,000 in three hours. Additionally, we were thrilled to support the Walk With Us charity with a large donation of single-use toiletries. Thank you to everyone who collected and donated their toiletries. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing sponsors, exhibitors, ACA Qld Committee, and staff for all their support. We give a special mention to Guild Insurance, Child Care Super, Modern Teaching Aids, Croft Care, Jasol, anzuk Education, Taren, HESTA, and Kangarootime.
ACA Qld 2022 National Conference What an incredible weekend was had at this year’s 2022 National Conference! Thank you to all who attended. We hope you had a wonderful weekend and trust you left feeling inspired by the exciting new learnings and resources demonstrated throughout the conference program.
Our sincere thanks also to Brittany Lauga, Assistant Minister for Education and Member for Keppel, Dr Christian Rowan, State Member for Moggill and representatives from the Department of Education who gave their time to meet face-to-face with ACA Qld members. It was great to have the opportunity for an in-depth discussion of the key issues which are impacting the early childhood sector. We look forward to working with these representatives to implement measures and changes to address these issues. Finally, a big thank you to all our delegates. You are what makes our conference such a success and we can’t wait to see you all again in 2023!
This year we had an incredible line-up of speakers and presenters featuring Nathan Wallis, Marc Armitage, Anthony Semann, John Briggs, Kimberley Harper, Maggie Dent, Chris Daicos, Tania Porter, Alina Dan, Jeaness Muir and Karen Schmidt. We have been flooded with such positive feedback on all our presenters and would like to say a big thank you for their engaging, informative, and heartwarming presentations throughout the weekend. We were thrilled to once again hold our very successful Approved Providers Panel Discussion and Lunch sponsored by Childcare Concepts. Our panel of presenters this year featured Lisa McCoy (ACECQA), Jannette Cotterell (Executive Counsel Australia), Paul Mondo (ACA National) and Tania Porter (Department of Education and Training). This year’s conference officially kicked off with the Welcome Event on Friday night sponsored by Kangarootime. An incredible night, with an amazing atmosphere, food, and live music – even the rain couldn’t stop us from enjoying the evening. It was the perfect way to start the weekend filled with networking and learning opportunities.
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Awards for Excellence
CAECE Team
Every year, ACA Qld Supporter Member, HESTA Super Fund offers outstanding students from the College for Australian Early Childhood Educators (CAECE) the opportunity to nominate for the Award for Excellence program.
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The Awards for Excellence promotes commitment to professional development and community spirit. HESTA, Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland (ACA Qld) and CAECE aim to support the advancement of passionate and dedicated early childhood educators who strive for continuous improvement and excellence. Three separate HESTA Awards payments of $1000, $750 and $500 were awarded to CAECE students at the ACA Qld 2022 National Conference!
We would like to congratulate Bridget Gilloway from Guardian Springfield Lakes for placing 2nd runner up, Holly Hall from Little Scholars School of Early Learning – Redland Bay South for placing 1st runner up and Esme Venter from Play and Learn – Upper Coomera as the 2022 Awards for Excellence winner! Each of these students has exemplified Passion, Dedication and Professionalism – the three pillars of excellence! Congratulations to all our nominees and winners!
We received a significant number of high caliber nominations, a testament to the quality of students that we have at CAECE and our hard-working trainers and accessors. It was a tough decision to choose three finalists out of the many incredible nominations from inspiring and passionate educators in the early learning sector.
The 2023 Awards for Excellence nominations will open later in the year. Visit caece.com.au for more information!
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Childcare centre group finds a key to balancing the welfare of families & educators AMAZE Education
Queensland childcare centre group, AMAZE Education, says the key to balancing the welfare of families & their educators is to create a stress-free supportive community. According to the DESE, in the June quarter of 2021, there were almost 1.4 million Australian children in child care, from over 1 million families. With an average of three days per child, per week, Care for Kids reported that the average fees during 2021 was $177 per child, per week. In a recent study conducted by Savvy, Australia’s cost of living is 86% more expensive than any other country in the world; and one in six Australian families are ‘very concerned’ about their current financial situation, while 77% said they are concerned about their future position. Childcare is an unavoidable expense for most families; And the cost of living has increased. February 2022 overall Average Daily Spend is up 10% from January 2022 at $241 per day, provoking financial strain for many. A recent study by Dr Marg Rogers suggests that Early Learning Educators carry a heavy mental load; the educators curriculum and 20
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According to Lifeline, financial stress can cause arguments with others, changes in mood, irritability or anger and feelings of guilt about spending money on small treats or unnecessary items - all which can be triggers for secondhand stress. Research suggests that even the youngest of children can sense tension from parents, it also suggests that children who are mentally healthy are better able to meet life’s challenges. They are also better learners and have stronger relationships.
essential spending. Interestingly, 50% of Nurch members reported their annual household income to be $120,000. The overall consensus from this recent survey is that it is now not just low income families feeling the pinch on affordability. We all are in our own way.
“In addition to including all food, nappies and extra-curricular activities in our fees, we have implemented partnerships with Parent TV and Nurch childcare loyalty rewards to support our families at home too. By offering this extra support, we hope to reduce general at-home stress for families”, says Ms Cook, “we believe how our families feel has a flow-on effect for our educators giving them a head-start on their mental wellbeing as it creates a stronger foundation for open interactions and communication with parents.
“I have three children attending AMAZE Gaven; We recently moved and have a childcare centre 15 minutes from our house but choose to drive 45 minutes each way so they can stay at AMAZE - the educators are like our extended family”, Steph says, “My husband and I earn full-time wages but daycare is considerable expense, and while the CCS changes have helped, Nurch will help to cover the $450 we spend in groceries each week and never-ending clothes costs that come with having young boys”.
Nurch recently surveyed their members which indicates that a staggering 49% use the loyalty rewards program to reduce their household and child/children’s
Steph, mother of four boys, says that while her family expenses are considerable, the most important aspect of childcare is that her children are happy and in the right learning environment.
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accompanying educator handbook, also asks educators to recognise the knowledge and strengths of parents. Lucy Cook, founder and director of family-owned childcare centre group, AMAZE Education, says Early Learning Educators are witnessing the emotional ups and downs by parents and that there is a greater need to address the welfare of families and children which ultimately supports educators.
“AMAZE Education was created as a holistic approach to care for families; we feel care doesn’t need to stop once the children have left the centre”, Ms Cook reports, “the key to ensuring children have the best learning environment is create a stress-free community – this means for care-givers and educators”.
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There are usually 3 types of reactive management positions • The fixer-upper manager; just quickly jumps at every opportunity to keep things afloat. • In a more colloquial language a manager who is super busy putting lots of fires away but never achieves significant growth! • A manager busy with keeping everybody’s well-being in check; runs out of time very quickly, most likely neglects herself/himself and there are not many opportunities to build depth in the leadership approach.
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• This manager most of the time has great ideas, but negativity takes over and he/she is not able to always see the opportunity that hides behind challenges.
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In times of heavy disruptions, which vary in their nature from health-related to economic and unpredictable weather, the loss of control heightens reactive behaviours of most team members including management positions. Combine the current context with the reality that early childhood is not an attractive nor opportunistic field for new educators as well lack of pragmatic management and leadership training and we have a sector in crisis! We coach and mentor educators using these 3 critical elements that can support a provider to become more ‘attractive’ for new applicants and better at retaining current employees!
• The overwhelmed manager / is usually the type of manager who is starting the day with an already full cup. There is not much room left for much to fit in! This may occur due to various reasons - plenty happening on the home/family front! Lack of forward planning, sense of resentment towards various areas, lack of access to the right tools and resources etc.
• The procrastinator - this manager is a great thinker, able to see what needs to be done but for various reasons - particularly interruptions - not able to complete the plans proposed. Can really work well to complete various projects but am not always able to keep all things in balance.
• Interruptions are the worst enemy of this style of management and the avalanche of ideas that are not organised in order. • On many occasions we see many managers fluctuating between the 3 roles and sometimes all in one day!
The leader approach a. A leader always starts with a plan. Pluto said it so well a good plan means 50% of the job is completed. Way too many times we fall into the trap of reacting to everything without having a clear path ahead. b. A leader always finds time to track progress: A great leader is one that can focus on certain objectives and develops certain tools (systems) to ensure 50% of his/her time is spent tracking and following up on where everybody is at, and how various projects are progressing! A leader does not expect to have a team that only needs 1 reminder! c. A leader seeks mentoring and coaching! This extends on current knowledge and skills and can happen in many different ways! From further studies to online courses and face-to-face sessions!
1. (The Culture of) Clear Vision and Direction It is much more reassuring for a prospective new employee to enter a team culture where goals, vision, and values are common language and frequently used to motivate and maintain a high level of interest. 2. (The Culture of) Systems & Structures A team that has a clear approach to ‘who is doing what and when’ will always achieve more. Above all, such a team will prevent reactive and erratic behaviour as pragmatic systems are in place to guide ‘depth’ rather than quantity! Simple systems to create focus and direction are much needed in times of disruption! Systems became the stable reference to access when direction may become unclear or unstable!
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Firstly Dopamine. Dopamine is our reward hormone. It triggers joy when we find what we seek. One of the simplest ways to trigger dopamine in your day is by setting small goals. Setting small goals for you to achieve and then celebrate it! These can be any type of small goals - lifestyle goals, personal goals, work goals. Ticking off the list feels good. Next up our love hormone Oxytocin all about trust and connection. Some ways we can get more oxytocin flowing in our body are: • By taking the time to be present and look people in the eyes. • Hugs are also great and hopefully as we start to reduce the physical distancing we can get back to more hugs in the world. • Even placing your hand on your own heart for as little as 20sec can begin to release the hormone.
For me one of the most profound learnings from my study into happiness is that happiness spreads. When you are happy you can influence the happiness of people up to 3 degrees of separation (that’s people you have never met!). The Framingham Heart Study conducted over 50 years literally found clusters of happiness (and unhappiness the choice is ours). When we decide to be happy our brain will start to look out for things to be happy about. Adding in some of these habits are great for training a happy brain and giving us a happiness boost we could all do with. Don’t wait for the happy ending..... Angela Lee Jenkins BSC App www.angelaleejenkins.com Wellbeing Specialist
Something I love about oxytocin to is that it can reduce the amount of stress hormones in your body too. #winwin
Serotonin is another happiness hormone. Serotonin is released when we are proud of our achievements. We so often don’t acknowledge this but it is important to. What are you proud of today? Share it with a friend for some extra serotonin. Something important to understand about Serotonin is that 80% of it is produced in our gut. So, looking after our gut health with whole foods is also a winner.
Habits for a happy mind It’s been a big few years full of challenging and stressful times. We all know it. We are all feeling it. And world events don’t seem to be going away anytime soon. But does that mean we need to continue to feel like this? Is it still possible for us have a happy mind and create a happy workplace despite what is going on??
In my discussions with many Childcare Educators the number 1 thing that so many of them want is to be happy at work. Have a happy team, happy kids and a happy workplace.
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Some of the other top habits of a happy brain in the research that you may also like to include are: 3 Good Things - writing down 3 good things a day showed to increase happiness exponentially.
Angela Lee Jenkins
In the words of the very inspiring and wise Viktor E Frankl, an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, philosopher, author, and Holocaust survivor: “When we can no longer change a situation, we are forced to change ourselves.”
Finally endorphin which is commonly knows as the ‘runner’s high’ hormone. Often released in marathons and ultra distance events to suppress the pain. But the best bit is you don’t have to go out and run like that to get endorphin flowing in your body. It is also released by doing a novel activity or movement. Kids are great for leading the way with novel activities and movements – join in!
In her PHD study ‘Habits of a Happy Brain’ Loretta Breuning discusses 4 of our happiness hormones: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphin. When you understand these hormones and how they work you can set up habits to create the release of more of these hormones. Yes, we can make choices to trigger the release of more happiness hormones! How cool is that?
So let’s get started with some Happy Hormones.
Call a Friend - in the top 10% of happy people, the single most reported factor was social relationships. Friends are a good havit to have. Nature - getting out and experiencing the senses in nature all trigger positive responses in our brain. Focussing on building these healthy happiness cycles is important because there are a lot of people caught in ‘unhealthy’ happiness cycles like the dopamine addiction from getting facebook likes or the feel good sugar hits. Rather than focussing on trying to stop these unhealthy habits, the brain works better by focussing on filling our cups with healthy happiness cycles.
Bio Meet Angela - Mum, International Presenter and Consultant, Corporate Speaker, ‘Will to Liv’ Podcast Host and founder of the 4D Wellness Program. Angela is known for bringing cutting edge concepts, great energy and leaving her audiences inspired. Her expertise is in stress management, holistic lifestyle coaching, and personal development where she takes a personalised 4-dimensional approach to wellness. With over 20 years of experience, Angela has coached leaders around the world, run corporate wellbeing programs, founded an exercise physiology centre, mentored award winning trainers and developed a team of Coaches in Australia, NZ and Asia. Her work has been featured across major US media outlets and she has provided expert commentary in leading publications in Australia and Asia. “She has a very personal powerful story which she has transformed into her mission to inspire the “Will to Liv” our most fulfilling life.”
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CAECE is delighted to present recent graduates who have completed their Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Over the last quarter we have had the opportunity to congratulate CAECE graduates from both our Diploma and Certificate III qualifications. With the ongoing support from our lovely CAECE trainers, students have been guided to achieve their goals in becoming fully qualified educators. If you, or someone you know, are interested in studying and working towards your qualifications in early childhood education and care, our friendly staff and trainers are willing to guide and support your early learning journey! For more information please contact our team on 07 3299 5784 or email admin@caece.com.au.
CAECE would like to congratulate the following graduates and wish them all the best for their future as an early learning educator! CAECE graduates for the last quarter: Abbi: Strawberry Bush Early Learning Academy - Certifice III (Trainer Sonja) Ainsley: Little Scholars School of Early Learning Yatala - Certificate III (Trainer Melissa-Ann) Ally: A Country Garden Early Childhood Centre - Willow House Diploma (Trainer Kellie) Amber: Raceview Kindergarten and Child Care Centre - Certificate III (Trainer Meaghan) Anastasios: Little Wonderland Childcare - Diploma (Trainer Meaghan) Anna: Imaginarium Early Learning Diploma (Trainer Meaghan) Ashleigh: Raceview Kindergarten and Child Care Centre - Diploma (Trainer Meaghan) Brianna: Educating Kids Children’s Centre Kirwan – Certificate III (Trainer Lainie) Brienna: Certificate III (Trainer Meaghan) Bridget: Guardian Springfield Lakes – Certificate III (Trainer Meaghan)
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Britney: Perfect Beginnings Child Care Centre Holmead Road - EMP 2 Certificate III (Trainer Melissa-Ann)
Ella: Little Scholars School of Early Learning Deception Bay - Diploma (Trainer Lauren)
Caitlin: Educating Kids Children’s Centre Domain - Diploma (Trainer Lainie)
Eryn: Caboolture Christian Children’s Centre - Diploma (Trainer Lauren)
Caitlin: Daisies Deeragun Early Learning Centre - Diploma (Trainer Lainie) Caitlyn: Little Bunyas Early Childhood Centre of Excellence – Certificate III (Trainer Melissa-Ann) Carly: Cubby Care Early Learning Centre – Certificate III (Trainer Melissa-Ann) Courtney: Active Kids Early Learning Centre Mt Gravatt East - Diploma (Trainer Arielle) Courtney: Bahrs Scrub Early Learning Centre – Certificate III (Trainer Melissa-Ann) Courtney: Learning Pathways Certificate III (Trainer Kellie) Hannah: Little Scholars School of Early Learning - Ormeau 1 – Certificate III (Trainer Melissa-Ann)
Gabriel: Educating Kids Childrens Centre Domain - Diploma (Trainer Lainie) Kaileen: Educating Kids Children’s Centre Townsville – Certificate III (Trainer Lainie) Kara: Petit Early Learning Journey – Burdell - Diploma (Trainer Lainie) Kimberly: Play and Learn – Upper Coomera – Certificate III (Trainer Sonja) Lani: Edge Early Learning – North Harbour - Diploma (Trainer Lauren)
Madison: Little Oak Early Learning Centre – Certificate III (Trainer Melissa-Ann)
Sophie: Beattie Road Early Childhood Education Centre – Certificate III (Trainer Melissa-Ann)
Melinda: Peace of Mind Community Kindergarten - Diploma (Trainer Lauren)
Sumanpreet: Petit Early Learning Journey – Burdell – Certificate III (Trainer Lainie)
Mia: Kids Bizz Childcare Centre – Certificate III (Trainer Lauren)
Tanya: Play and Learn – Deception Bay - Diploma (Trainer Lauren)
Rachael: Ascot Kindergarten and Childcare - Diploma (Trainer Brooke)
Thapanee: Saint Brendan’s Child Care Centre – Certificate III (Trainer Meaghan)
Leah: Leading Edge Childcare Morayfield - Diploma (Trainer Lauren)
Rachani: Redbank Plains Child Care Children’s Centre – Certificate III (Trainer Meaghan)
Linda: Educating Kids Magnetic Island – Certificate III (Trainer Lainie)
Rebecca: Charley’s Place Springwood – Diploma (Trainer Melissa-Ann)
Tymara: POD Early School – Certificate III (Trainer Lauren)
Madison: Tugun Tiny Tots Early Learning Centre – Certificate III (Trainer Sonja)
Sarah: Diploma (Trainer Lainie)
Yashidara: Goodstart Early Learning Gatton – Diploma (Trainer Kellie)
Simran: Bo Peep Child Care Centre – Certificate III (Trainer Lainie)
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Tiffany: Kindermarlee - Diploma (Trainer Lauren)
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1300 511 455
www.actac.com.au
contact@guardian.edu.au
1300 217 570
www.guardian.edu.au
Australian College of Teacher Aides and Childcare (ACTAC)
Erin Winsbury
Guardian Early Learning Group Kids and Adults Learning
KAL Admin Team
info@kal.net.au
1300 783 880
www.kal.net.au
College for Australian Early Childhood Educators (CAECE)
CAECE Team
info@caece.com.au
07 3299 5784
www.caece.com.au
QLECS - Qld Lutheran Early Childhood Services
Ann-Marie Davis
admin@qlecs.org.au
07 3511 4079
www.qlecs.org.au
Early Childhood Training and Resource Centre (ECTARC)
Jan Langtry
info@ectarc.com.au
02 4223 1111
www.ectarc.com.au
Ready Now Resources
Louise Thomas
louise@readynowresources.com.au
0410 456 607
Farran Street Education
Adrian McLean
education@farrantstreet.com.au
1300 366 896
www.farranstreeteducation.com.au
The Scholars Group
Brent Stokes
brent@thescholarsgroup.com.au
1300 018 308
In Safe Hands Educators in Safety
Michael Pecic
enquiries@insafehands.net.au
1300 794 644
www.insafehands.net.au
Inspire Education
Kirsten George
ECE.Trainers@inspireeducation.net.au
1800 506 509
www.inspireeducation.net.au
PECE Program - Powered by Triple P
The PECE Team
contact.au@peceprogram.net
07 3236 1212
www.peceprogram.net
Phoenix Support
Sandi Phoenix
admin@phoenix-support.com.au
1300 361 243
www.phoenix-support.com.au
PST Training Store
Danielle Peters
danielle@trainingstore.fish
1300 399 665
trainingstore.fish
Consultants & Management
www.thescholarsgroup.com.au
Insurance Services Guild Insurance
Kimara Schulze-Prenzler
kschulze-prenzler@guildinsurance.com.au
07 3230 8501
www.guildgroup.com.au
Legal Porta Lawyers
Giovanni Porta
giovanni@portalawyers.com.au
07 3265 3888
www.portalawyers.com.au
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Toys, Resources & Suppliers
Training Providers
Valuers
Rostaboss
Angie Cooper
info@rostaboss.com.au
07 5647 3443
www.rostaboss.com.au
Herron Todd White
Simon Fox
simon.fox@htw.com.au
07 3002 0900
www.htw.com.au
Expect A Star
Amanda Lawson
amanda@expectastar.com.au
1300 669 653
www.expectastar.com.au
Trivett Childcare Valuations
Darren Trivett
dtrivett@trivettchildcare.com.au
0419 776 008
www.trivett.net.au
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