On Thursday, 21st August, ECA NSW held an issues night to discuss the productivity commission report.

The night was  facilitated by Associate Professor Fran Press.

It was a night of robust discussion as thirty participants discussed major points including teacher qualifications, cost, non working partners, NQF, care vs education and nannies being covered by government funding.

 The results of the discussion and issues night will be tabulated to be part of the National Early Childhood Australia submission to the productivity commission.

Our thanks to Fran Press and KU services for their support. . 

On Monday 25-26th August, Australia’s inaugural Children’s Commissioner, Megan Mitchell, will visit Wagga Wagga as a guest of the Riverina ECA NSW Branch.

Megan will spend two days visiting Early Education and Care services, schools and OOSCH services.

Monday evening Megan will be a keynote speaker at a dinner meeting to local educators and stakeholders.

RSVP for the dinner meeting is Thursday 20th August. (flyer attached)

Megan Mitchell – 25th August, 2014

Highly regarded educator from the US , Ann Pelo is coming to Sydney (9th Sept) and Newcastle (11th Sept) from 4.30-8pm. 

From teaching to thinking.

Reigniting our roles as educators.

Open the flyer below for more information.

Ann Pelo – Re-igniting our Role as Educators.

This is an exceptionally good opportunity to see and hear one of the world’s most inspiring early childhood educators.

Copies of her books including  her latest book: “The Goodness of Rain” will be available on the night. 

We are pleased to announce that ECIA NSW’s Transition to School Resource is now available.

This web-based resource has been developed by Early Childhood Intervention Australia (NSW Chapter) Inc. and funded by Ageing, Disability and Home Care in the Department of Family and Community Services, New South Wales, Australia (ADHC) as part of the Focus on Early Childhood Inclusion (FECI) project.

The Resource aims to help children with disabilities and their families make the transition to school as smooth and positive as possible. .

A key focus of this resource is on developing positive collaborative relationships between families, schools and support professionals.

Go to the Transition to School Resource website: http://www.transitiontoschoolresource.org.au<http://www.transitiontoschoolresource.org.au>

Posters, flyers and other promotional material are now available. Please email Emma Pierce:epierce@ecia-nsw.org.au for further information