EarlyEdition SUMMER 2021
ACA Qld
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ACA Qld President’s Report
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ACA National President’s Report
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Authentically Connecting with Country
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Make a Difference and Save Lives with Water Safety Curriculum
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Case Study: What Would Early Childhood Be Like if We Didn’t Undertake Documentation?
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Member in the Spotlight: Dedicated to the Wellbeing of Employees, Family and Community Connections While Navigating a New World 11 Educator in Profile: Brittney Johnson
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Updates on Early Childhood Qualifications
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Rewarding and Supporting a Dedicated Team
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Transforming from Amazing Educator to Successful Leader
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Defibrillators in Early Learning Services
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2021 in Review
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CAECE Congradulates
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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Executive
Committee Members
ACA Qld Office
President - Majella Fitzsimmons
Nicole Fowler
Peta Pitcher
Chief Executive Officer - Kate Tully
Vice President - Jae Fraser
Kerrie Lada
Louise Thomas
Office Manager - Jen Smyth
Treasurer - Linda Davies
Pam Maclean
Brent Stokes
Administration Officer - Michelle Morley
Executive Secretary - Debra North
Katy Mason
Marketing and Communications Officer - Brianna Salmond
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