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
Are you passionate about nurturing the unique behaviours of the children in your care? In today’s fast-moving world, understanding and addressing the diverse behavioural needs of children is more critical than ever. For educators in early learning, navigating different behaviours in children (and adults!) requires focus, patience, strength and understanding. No matter how compassionate and
As a peak body representing the early childhood education and care sector in Victoria, we are proud to join the nation in celebrating National Reconciliation Week. This significant week, held from May 27 to June 3, is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. What is National Reconciliation Week? The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate
Join us at the ACA Victoria Summit ‘Leading Through Change’. In light of the recent Federal Budget announcement of a wage increase for Educators, this Summit will provide meaningful insights into the implications for employers and more broadly in the sector. This is a pivotal one-day event for Approved Providers, Centre Directors and sector leaders. In
This is a special day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The early learning education and care sector, which plays a pivotal role in shaping future generations, is predominantly staff by women. These women are not merely educators, they are nurturers, mentors, and positive role models. These women lay the
Imagine having the right people with the right skills, knowledge and qualifications in the right place at the right time. In the midst of our sector’s volatile workforce landscape, the pressing need for strategic workforce planning has never been more evident. As a beacon of support, ACA Victoria together with the Department of Education present
Take a deep dive into an inspirational leadership retreat, crafted for early learning sector leaders. Located at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, this weekend in March will be all about collaborative leadership – refining your own leadership style to improve the impact you have on your workplace culture and staff retention. Facilitated by renowned motivational
As part of the ongoing Best Start, Best Life (BSBL) reforms, the Victorian Government has undertaken significant consultation with the sector. ACA National President, Paul Mondo, has been a part of the BSBL Technical Advisory Group which provides advice to the Government on all aspects of the reform. In December 2023 the Best Start, Best