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The next frontier in Australian STEM education: Opportunities in early childhood education

Australia must make early STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education a national education priority.

2024-07-30 00:21:08

by Contributed Content

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ECU is researching a new approach to self care, and needs the help of ECEC

With many early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers experiencing challenges in attracting and retaining staff, and with high numbers of ECEC professionals saying burnout, administrative overload and overwork are the reason they want to leave the sector, self care is often proposed as being part of the ‘beating burnout’ prescription.

2024-07-19 09:37:51

by Freya Lucas

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Victorian Government announces grants to improve child wellbeing and safety

Organisations across Victoria will receive financial support from the Victorian Government to upskill their staff in using the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) to protect children’s wellbeing and safety.

2024-07-18 09:37:19

by Freya Lucas

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Back from the brink: How a community-run service on the verge of closure came back stronger than ever

Receiving notice that your service is marked for closure is heartbreaking. It can be surprising, confusing, stressful and frustrating all at once. And for services that have experienced such news, it can feel deeply disempowering.

2024-07-18 09:32:36

by Freya Lucas

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G8 Education joins Supply Nation to reinforce commitment to First Nations communities

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider G8 Education has announced its membership with Supply Nation, Australia’s leader in supplier diversity, maintaining the largest database of verified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.

2024-07-18 09:27:11

by Freya Lucas