Media release 2 May 2021 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) applauds the Australian Government’s announcement today of a further $1.7 billion investment in early learning and care, to give parents – and especially mothers – more opportunity to build their careers and their family income. From 1 July 2022, the Government…
The National Quality Framework (NQF) is under review. ELACCA is a strong supporter of the NQF, committed to ensuring its ongoing effectiveness. Read our submission to the NQF Review here.
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What’s it like to study while you’re working as an educatorI studied for my Certificate III while completing my high school studies in Year 12. I found my passion was always centred around my traineeship, focusing on how to become the best educator I could be. While completing my Diploma, I took a few…
Why did you decide to become an early childhood educator?Because I have the passion for working with children. I think that early childhood educators are some of the most important people in setting children up for life. From education through to everyday activities, we help to teach children. We are also there when they…
What’s it like to study while you’re working as an educator?I found it extremely helpful. I was able to use the knowledge of the other educators at my service to help me through my studies and use them as mentors. I also found it really helpful to be able to practice the learning I…
Why did you decide to become an early childhood educator? I initially studied to be a primary school teacher. In my studies, I learnt about neuroscience and became fascinated by concepts such as ‘the first 1000 days’ and how a child’s experiences during this time play a critical role in defining later outcomes. Because…
What’s it like to study while you’re working as an educator?I have studied all my courses, including my Bachelor, while working full-time. I find it invaluable to be working in the industry every day while studying. You get the hands-on experience to put what you are learning into action. You also have the opportunity…
Why did you decide to become an early childhood educator?I believe the early years play a significant role in a person’s life. Working as an early childhood educator is highly rewarding, as it allows me to support children’s development and learning. It is a privilege to play a role in children’s lives and make…
How do you know when you’ve had a positive impact on a child’s learning or development?To have a positive impact on a child’s learning and development, my focus is their sense of belonging. A child who feels safe and secure within their environment will, in turn, flourish within their learning and development journey. Seeing…
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