Bagdad Childcare has won Early STEM Little Scientist Awards for Tasmania in the past, but never thought they could win a National Award for a child led STEM based project…then they did! Congratulations to Bagdad Education and Care, proud members of ACA Tasmania, who have been named the national winners of the Excellence in Early
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) Victoria is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the ACA Victoria Navigating Behaviour Conference. Held at Pullman Melbourne on the Park on 23-24 August 2024, the two-day event brought together over 500 early childhood professionals, educators, and experts from across the nation to explore and understand the complexities behind
by Farran Street Education With Early Childhood Educators’ Day coming up on September 4th, it’s the perfect time to show our appreciation for the amazing work our early childhood educators do. Celebrating educators in ways that (actually!) matter can also be a great way to boost motivation and engagement among your team. The best way
What an incredible two days of learning and networking we had at the ACA Victoria Navigating Behaviour Conference, 23-24 August 2024. More than 250 delegates each day shared in inspiring talks from the best in early childhood behaviour and education. These speakers bookended a fabulous gala dinner, attended by more than 200 guests. A big
We’re getting ready to say thank you to our educators! On Wednesday 4th September, Australia celebrates Early Childhood Educators’ Day. This national community event acknowledges the vital role that early childhood educators play in the lives of young children and their families, in laying the foundation for children’s future learning, development, and well-being. It also shines
Most of us spend a significant portion of our waking hours at work, often more than we spend with our families and loved ones. Consequently, our workplace relationships are a significant part of our lives. However, just like our personal relationships, building and navigating work relationships is not easy. Yet when you manage to do
The incredible benefits of K-Buddy In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has presented new ways for technology to make our lives easier and free up as much as 90% of our time. Now, an AI assistant specifically designed for educators is here! Our K-Buddy platform is a simple yet powerful tool that dramatically reduces the
A haven for sustainable outdoor play and exploration Nestled in a thoughtfully designed and compact site, Hobsons Bay Farm offers a unique and enriching experience for young children. Three years ago, Paul Fitzgerald, Jonny Isacsson, and Shane Creaney seeded this innovative program to supplement Paul and Jonny’s service, Kids by the Bay. Since then, Farm
Round One closes on 20 September 2024! As part of the Australian Government’s measures to boost the skills, training and retention of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce, there is an attractive grant opportunity for service providers. Applications have just opened for Round 1 of the Professional Development Grant. Professional Development GrantGrant provides
Come with me on a day in the life of an early childhood educator. Each day, you enter a room filled with eager, curious faces. You guide these young minds, nurturing their growth and development, all while juggling the myriad of behaviours that come with young children. It’s an incredibly rewarding, yet challenging, journey. At