Community Early Learning Australia

02/09/2026

Explore just some of CELA's live webinar professional development sessions coming up next week.

➡️ Beyond the Lens: Ethical and Effective Documentation
🕒 Mon, 7 Sep : 1pm - 3pm
🔗 https://zurl.co/Ss7bu

➡️ Understanding Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Planning
🕒 Tue, 8 Sep : 2pm - 4.30pm
🔗 https://zurl.co/bqvpz

➡️ Children's Rights Children's Voices: Working with a Rights-Based Approach
🕒 Wed, 9 Sep : 10am - 12pm
🔗 https://zurl.co/Awm2t

➡️ Supporting Confident and Capable Babies and Toddlers
🕒 Thu, 10 Sep : 10am - 12pm
🔗 https://zurl.co/223OZ

➡️ Getting Started with AI
🕒 Fri, 11 Sep : 2pm - 3pm
🔗https://zurl.co/WG30Q

01/09/2026

This Friday 4 September, join NAPCAN online for the official launch of National Child Protection Week 2026.

The event will feature opening remarks from the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, followed by two live panel conversations exploring the digital and media environments shaping children’s lives:

• Digital literacy as part of a broader ecosystem of supports that keep children safe
• How misinformation and media representation impact children and young people

This year’s theme is Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action. It recognises that conversations can spark ideas, build understanding and encourage reflection, but meaningful change happens when those conversations lead to practical action that strengthens support for children and families.

By shifting conversation to action, we can help build communities where every child experiences genuine safety, care and protection.

Find out more and download free posters to help spark important conversations:
https://zurl.co/8DiNe

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01/09/2026

CELA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural information page has just been updated, with new resources curated by Cultural Advisor Lisa Walker.

Explore three perspectives on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and experiences:

🌱 South Australia launches Australia’s first dedicated Aboriginal Early Childhood Strategy.

✊ ABC News examines racism, hate and violence experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

💭 Blak Ignited offers a practical reflection on working respectfully across cultures.


Click here for more information https://zurl.co/MLC2P

31/08/2026

📨Dear members,

Don't forget to check your inbox or the member hub for our latest Member News bulletin featuring a range of important updates and information.

Remember, our early education specialists are available to support you on 1800 157 818.

30/08/2026

CELA's CEO Michele Carnegie recently briefed federal Education Minister Jason Clare on CELA's plan for a Commission that supports governments to build a universal high quality system, consistent with the Productivity Commission's recommendations. This includes providing the evidence and advice on where services are needed most, and how we grow a qualified valued workforce to deliver this.

Michele was one of nine sector leaders appointed to an expert panel that will provide advice on its scope, benefits and detailed design to state and federal education ministers.

An ECEC Commission would assist governments to deliver coordinated effective sector reform, taking a whole of system view to advising education ministers on policy, outcomes and targets. It solves a major gap in the current ECEC system by delivering independent systems-level intelligence and advice that no other organisation provides.

CELA will continue to advocate for a Commission that can help restore public trust in our sector and support governments to deliver the full benefits of early education and care.

28/08/2026

Need expert support for your early education and care service?

Whether you’re looking to strengthen governance, review policies, or improve quality and compliance, CELA’s experienced consultants can help you move forward with confidence.

Get practical, tailored support from sector experts who understand early education and care.

Find out more: https://zurl.co/dasXj

27/08/2026

Explore just some of CELA's live webinar professional development sessions coming up next week.

➡️ Strengthening Professional Identity and Ethical Decision-Making
🕒 Mon, 31 Aug : 10am - 12pm
🔗https://zurl.co/GzoHc

➡️ Embracing Neurodiversity: A Strengths-Based Approach
🕒 Tue, 1 Sep : 10am - 12.30pm
🔗 https://zurl.co/yQIEF

➡️ Creating Safer Childhoods: Recognising Abuse in Early Childhood Services
🕒 Wed, 2 Sep : 10am - 12pm
🔗 https://zurl.co/NCbua

➡️ Inquiry Based Learning
🕒 Thu, 3 Sep : 10am - 12pm
🔗 https://zurl.co/moSCf

26/08/2026

Maths is everywhere, often in moments that don’t look like a maths lesson at all.

Children build early numeracy as they count objects, sort and match materials, create patterns, compare quantities, measure ingredients and talk about what they notice.

Here are five simple ways educators and families can support early numeracy through everyday play, routines and conversations:

🌿 Discover maths on Country - Children counting animal tracks, making patterns with leaves, comparing natural materials and measuring with sticks or footsteps.
🪨 Count everything, everywhere - Children counting toys, buttons, crackers, steps or cars and comparing which group has more or fewer.
🔺 Sort, match and make patterns - Children sorting blocks by colour or shape, matching lids to containers and arranging shoes from smallest to largest.
🥣 Measure, share and divide - Children setting one plate for each person, sharing fruit and measuring ingredients while cooking.
💬 Talk maths out loud - Children and educators using words such as more, fewer, first, last, heavier, lighter, closer and further.

No special equipment is required - just curiosity, conversation and opportunities to explore.

Read more about this topic in our recent Amplify! article: https://zurl.co/sjq2u

25/08/2026

How can early childhood services protect children’s digital privacy while involving families and educators in shaping safe, practical approaches?

St Mary’s North Tamworth Preschool shows how thoughtful leadership, consultation and clear communication can build a shared commitment to child safety.

https://zurl.co/foInf

How can early childhood services protect children@s digital privacy while involving families and educators in shaping safe, practical approaches? St Mary@s North Tamworth Preschool shows how thoughtful leadership, consultation and clear communication can build a shared commitment to child safety.