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🔔 Have you renewed your ELAA membership yet?

If your ELAA membership expires on 30 June 2026, please renew now to ensure continued access to ELAA’s member benefits.

Whether you are looking for expert support, resources, professional development, sector news, or special offers from our preferred partners, there is something for everyone!

To renew, simply log in to the member portal on our website and follow the prompts. https://elaa.org.au/admin

If you need assistance, you can reach out to our team via [email protected].

📅 Renew now and stay part of our community and help drive our advocacy.

💥 Member Exclusive Webinar Series 💥
Webinar #2 Myth Busters: Child Safety Reforms

Join us to unpack common myths and gain practical clarity on child safety reforms. This 3-part webinar series is supported by the Department of Education.

📆 Wednesday 20 May 2026
⏰ 10am - 11am
🔒 Members only – Register now via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-QfRH3GtS2eoWq9L7CnA3Q

Planning with future families in mind

Considering the needs of future families is an important part of Pre‑Prep planning. ELAA’s Community Consultation Survey – Future Families supports services to understand local demand and community expectations beyond their current enrolment.

This resource helps Committees of Management:

▶Take a longer‑term view
▶Strengthen community engagement
▶Inform strategic planning

Available now as a free resource on the ELAA BSBL web page - https://bit.ly/4880m0D

Supporting consultation around timetable changes

Proposed changes to operating hours can affect families in different ways. ELAA’s Community Consultation Survey – Timetable Changes helps services gather meaningful feedback from current families to inform decision‑making.

Designed for use by Committees of Management, the survey:
▶️Supports transparent consultation
▶️Helps identify family needs and concerns
▶️Informs service planning and communication

To access the free survey template, refer to the ELAA website - https://bit.ly/4880m0D

ELAA membership renewals are now open. 🔄

If your ELAA membership expires on 30 June 2026, please renew now to ensure continued access to support, resources, and other ELAA member benefits that can be tailored to your needs.

✔️ Expert advice on matters including governance, payroll, industrial relations, and others

✔️ Access to quality resources, such as the PolicyWorks Catalogue Annual Subscription

✔️ Professional development

✔️ Sector news and updates

✔️ Special offers from our preferred partners, Officeworks, anzuk Education, and Termina.

To renew, simply log in to the member portal on our website and follow the prompts https://elaa.org.au/admin

If you need assistance, you can reach out to our team via [email protected].

📅 Renew now and stay part of our community and help drive our advocacy.

🌟New ELAA Member Exclusive Webinar Series kicks off next Friday 8 May🌟

Join us for Session 1: Meet the Regulator with VECRA CEO, Helen Quiney.

This session will help you:

- Build practical understanding of VECRA’s role and responsibilities
- Stay up to date with key Child Safety Reforms, including the National Early Childhood Worker Register
- Understand child safety training requirements
- Navigate parent volunteer arrangements
- Clarify expectations around the use of electronic devices

📅 8 May 2026
🕙 10:00am
💻 Zoom

Register now to secure your place and stay up to date on key sector changes.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HOtzDAJbQOO0OgBpjZHJCA

🎉 ELAA welcomes this week’s announcement of new and expanded early childhood education and care centres across Victoria.

Through joint Federal and Victorian Government investment in the Building Early Education Fund (BEEF), communities including Nicholson, Red Cliffs, Corio, Cranbourne East, Frankston and Robinvale will benefit from improved access to quality early learning close to home. With more to follow in Melton and Whittlesea shortly.

Thank you for your leadership, investment and collaboration Senator Jess Walsh and Lizzie Blandthorn

Guidance for Committees of Management

ELAA’s Community Consultation Fact Sheet provides clear, practical guidance to support Committees of Management through consultation processes related to Pre‑Prep planning.

It covers:
✅The purpose and importance of consultation
✅Who to consult and when
✅Key considerations for effective engagement
✅An accessible starting point for services considering operational or timetable changes.

To access the Community Consultation Fact Sheet, visit the ELAA website - https://bit.ly/4880m0D

Work at Early Learning Victoria

Apply and be part of the team at Early Learning Victoria –
- Grow your career with the support of a high quality professional team
- Work in an organisation where children are at the centre of learning
- Work in welcoming spaces

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