Winter Early Edition 2022

Be part of something bigger.

EarlyEdition WINTER 2022

There’s safety in numbers. And with safety comes confidence; the confidence to keep moving forward, especially in your career. At Guild, we’ve dedicated the last 58 years to building a network of professionals to provide the support to help you leap higher.

Through our partnership with ACA QLD, we’ve been able to help grow the network that’s dedicated to protecting you and safeguarding the future of your profession. Whatever journey you decide to take, and whatever stage of your career you’re at, we’re here so that you don’t have to face your challenges

alone. We may not be front of mind, but we’ve got your back when you need us most. Because when you’re a part of Guild, you’re part of something bigger. Find out more and get a quote today by visiting guildne.ws/early-learning or calling 1800 810 213.

ACA Qld

Contents

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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Disclaimer: Articles published in this magazine are published as a service to readers and should not be substituted for specific advice in relation to any issue. While advertising in this magazine is encouraged, ACA Qld accepts no responsibility for the contents of the advertisements. Advertisements are accepted in good faith and liability for advertising content, goods or services supplied is the responsibility of the advertiser.

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

Don’t go it alone Insurance issued by Guild Insurance Ltd. ABN 55 004 538 863. AFSL 233791 and subject to terms and conditions and exclusions. Guild Insurance supports ACA QLD’s ongoing projects, lobbying and research through the payment of referral fees. This information is of a general nature only. Please refer to the Policy Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) available at guildinsurance.com.au/docs to see if this product is right for you. For more information contact Guild Insurance on 1800 810 213. EAR213634 ACA QLD Full Page Ad 11/2021 C= 67 M= 56 Y= 52 K= 30 R= 81 G= 85 B= 88

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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