EarlyEdition SPRING 2021
Cover Image: “Wonder of Water”, Liza and Ruby - Karinya Montessori Children’s House
ACA Qld
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Location: 2/10 Welch Street, Underwood Qld 4119 Mailing: PO Box 137, Springwood QLD 4127 Telephone: (07) 3808 2366 Toll Free: 1300 365 325 (outside Brisbane) Web: www.qld.childcarealliance.org.au Email: qld@childcarealliance.org.au
ACA Qld President’s Report
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ACA National President’s Report
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The Woods Kindy Kickers
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Why RTO and Employer Relationships are Valuable
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Beach Kindy Bliss
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A Sense of Belonging: How Sensory Play Sets Children up for Life
10
Educator in Profile: Becky Borg
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Member in the Spotlight: Nature Play at Kids World Gilston
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2021 Early Childhood Educators Day
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Rediscovering the Great Outdoors
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From Behaviour ‘Management’ to Fostering Wellbeing - A Way Forward
23
CAECE Congradulates
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Supporter Members Directory
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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.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Executive
Committee Members
ACA Qld Office
President - Majella Fitzsimmons
Linda Davies
Rosa McDonald
Chief Executive Officer - Kate Tully
Vice President - Jae Fraser
Nicole Fowler
Katy Mason
Office Manager - Jen Smyth
Treasurer - Doug Burns
Kerrie Lada
Louise Thomas
Office Admin Assistant - Letitia Berndt
Executive Secretary - Debra North
Pam Maclean
Brent Stokes
Marketing and Communications Officer - Brianna Salmond
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