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(NEW) LAW ON ALL EMPLOYERS (INCL ECEC) SINCE 2022: “Positive Duty” to address sexual harassment Did you know that at least 1 in 3 Australian workers experienced sexual harassment at work? Sexual harassment can damage your workplace culture, productivity, reputation and lead to costly risks. The Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) approved Sexual Harassment Positive Duty Toolkit is available to all ACA NSW members at member prices. This low cost toolkit will help you to meet your legal obligations and proactively create a safe workplace for staff and families. 📥 Click below to learn more about the “Positive Duty” toolkit. [NOTE: ACA NSW members need to use their username and password to access the article and offer below.]
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FINALLY! Here are the photos of the winners of the 2024 Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/... https://nsw.childcarealliance.org.a... Please visit also https://www.eeceawards.com.au/ On a beautiful Saturday night (2 November 2024), the annual Excellence in Early Childhood Education Gala Awards Night was held at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney. With a 344% increase in nominations and hence 700 guests in attendance, the Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards has set a new NSW and national record of being the largest and the most sought after awards platform! ACA NSW congratulates again this year's finalists as they illustrate the best of the best that early childhood education and care offer to children, their families as well as NSW and Australia. We also thank our important sponsors who were tremendously significant in ensuring the Awards' success, namely Guild Insurance, Guild Early Learning, KKTC, Huggies and Nova Employment. Finally, congratulations to the following winners of the 2024 Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards: 3 Bears Cottage Early Education Service (Coffs Harbour, NSW) Outcomes for Children (Preschool) Excellence Award All 4 Kids Kindergarten (Mulgoa, NSW) Excellence in Environmental Program Amigoss Spanish Bilingual Childcare (Glebe, NSW) Excellence in Partnerships with Families Busy Bees at Georges Hall (Georges Hall, NSW) Metropolitan Business Excellence Award Cambridge Hills Preschool (Rankin Park, NSW) Small Regional/Ruyral Business Excellence Award Asma Niyaz of Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Blacktown, NSW) Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care Trainee Excellence Award Kate Nolan of Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre (Blacktown, NSW) Female Educator Excellence Award Devonshire Street Children's Centre (Chatswood, NSW) Excellence in Multicultural Program Award Fauna Place Early Education Centre (Kirrawee, NSW) Excellence in Australian History & Culture Award Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra, NSW) Small Community Regional & Rural Service Excellence Award Kristy Hyndes of Gilgandra Preschool (Gilgandra, NSW) Educational Leader Excellence Award Jess Kourembes of Gumnut Kidz (Narellan, NSW) Young Female Educator Excellence Award HazelGrove Early Education Centre (Baulkham Hills, NSW) Outcomes for Children (Birth to 3 years) Excellence Award Hunter Valley Grammar School Early Learning Centre (Ashtonfield, NSW) Large Community Regional/Rural Service Excellence Award Timothy Parkes of Jenny's Kindergarten - Emerald Hills (Leppington, NSW) Young Male Educator Excellence Award Junior Einsteins Flinders (Flinders, NSW) Excellence in Children's Well-being & Health Award Little Miracles (Tuggerah, NSW) Excellence in Educational Program & Practice Award Little Treasures Childcare (Greta, NSW) Excellence in Food & Nutrition Award Little Treasures Childcare (Greta, NSW) Large Regional/Rural Business Excellence Award Tenneal Gerardis of Liv2Learn Early Education (Thirlmere, NSW) Service Support Person Excellence Award Liv2Learn Early Education (Thirlmere, NSW) Large Private Regional/Rural Service Excellence Award Meek's Preschool & Early Learning Centre (Berkshire Park, NSW) Most Inclusive Employer Excellence Award Milieu Early Education and Care (Condell Park, NSW) Excellence in Food & Menu Design Award Millthorpe Little Learning Centre (Millthorpe, NSW) Team Excellence Award - Regional/Rural Service Narrabeen Children's Centre (Narrabeen, NSW) Large Community Metropolitan Service Excellence Award Oakville Preschool Learning Centre (Oakville, NSW) Team Excellence Award - Metropolitan Service Oakville Preschool Learning Centre (Oakville, NSW) Employer Excellence Award Bradley Campbell of Pied Piper Preschool (Wallerawang, NSW) Male Educator Excellence Award Randwick Open Care for Kids (Randwick, NSW) Small Community Metropolitan Service Excellence Award Rise and Shine Kindergarten (Summer Hill, NSW) Large Private Metropolitan Service Excellence Award Scribbles & Giggles Childcare Centre (Leppington, NSW) Excellence in Inclusivity Practices Award Sutherland Shire Council Children's Services (Sutherland, NSW) Excellence in Inclusivity Practices Award The Honey Tree Preschool (Bellbird, NSW) Small Private Regional/Rural Service Excellence Award The Honey Tree Preschool (Bellbird, NSW) Excellence in Community Involvement Award Angelina Bainou of Young Academics Early Learning Centre (Harris Park, NSW) Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care Excellence Award Young Academics Early Learning Centre (Woodcroft, NSW) Small Private Metropolitan Service Excellence Award For any further information/clarification, please contact the ACA NSW team via 1300 556 330 or nsw@childcarealliance.org.au or Precedent Productions via (02) 8363 3333 or awards@precedent.net
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Judging Day for the 2024 Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at 'The Judging Day' with our incredible panel of judges sifting through the massive number of nominations received (ie 344% increase for 2024)! Best of luck to all the finalists (https://www.eeceawards.com.au/final... We can’t wait to see you on Saturday evening, 2 November 2024, at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney CBD. To avoid disappointment, secure your tickets by contacting Precedent Productions via (02) 8363 3333 or awards@precedent.net. Keep visiting https://www.eeceawards.com.au to stay tuned for all updates and highlights! https://youtu.be/DSU389rDmW8
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LAST THREE DAYS TILL NOMINATIONS CLOSE (Due by 11.59PM on Sunday, 1 September 2024) https://www.eeceawards.com.au Want to recognise your amazing service, your inspirational educators and teachers, your incredible children's outcomes? Then nominate them for consideration for the 2024 Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards (arguably the largest awards program for our sector in Australia!) Finalists will be announced on 11 September 2024, and the annual Gala Awards Night ceremony will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney CBD on Saturday, 2 November 2024. This year, the Gala Awards Night theme will be French couture (or evening wear/black tie) as a nod to the Olympics held this year in Paris, France. #ozearlyed
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10 DAYS LEFT TILL THE CLOSE OF NOMINATIONS! HAVE YOUR SERVICE, EDUCATORS & TEACHERS RECOGNISED! The Official Nominations Guide for the 2024 Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards is available via www.eeceawards.com.au NSW-based long daycare services, educators, teachers, teams and support personnel can nominate across the 35 categories for what is the largest awards program for Australia's early childhood education and care sector! Entries must be submitted by 11.59 pm on Sunday, 1 September 2024. The finalists will be announced on 11 September 2024. And the Awards Gala Night will be on Saturday night, 2 November 2024 at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney CBD! This year's Awards Gala Night is French-inspired (ie a nod to the Paris Olympics 2024). So come dressed in French couture or evening gown/black tie. #ozearlyed
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Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2024 Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards! Please visit www.eeceawards.com.au NSW-based long daycare services, educators, teachers, teams and support personnel can nominate across the 35 categories for what is the largest awards program for Australia's early childhood education and care sector! Entries must be submitted by 11.59 pm on Sunday, 1 September 2024. The finalists will be announced on 11 September 2024. And the Awards Gala Night will be on Saturday night, 2 November 2024 at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney CBD! This year's Awards Gala Night is French-inspired (ie a nod to the Paris Olympics 2024). So come dressed in French couture or evening gown/black tie. #ozearlyed
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A very successful inaugural State of our Sector event on 22 June 2024 with the NSW Deputy Premier & NSW Minister for Education and Early Childhood Education (the Hon Prue Car MP). For full details, see https://www.stateofoursector.com/aw... and follow https://www.facebook.com/stateofour...
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Two days of meetings with all ACA State Bodies & the ACA National Committee. Loads of discussions and seeking of solutions for members and the early childhood education and care sector. #ozearlyed https://nsw.childcarealliance.org.a...
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It is important to provide a healthy environment for children and adults that is free of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol, in compliance with legislative requirements. Members can access all our updated policies by logging in with Username and Password: https://loom.ly/uTMzpbk
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