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The ASQ-TRAK is a developmental screening tool for observing and monitoring the developmental progress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. In 2023, the ASQ-TRAK2 was developed and now includes all 21 age intervals between two months and 5 1/2 years.

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SNAICC - National Voice for our Children

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We work to see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children grow up healthy, happy and safe, connected to culture and Community.

Who We Are

Every child deserves a solid foundation in life. Our dedication to Early Childhood Development plays an important role in ensuring that all of our children receive the best possible start for lifelong learning and success.

Early Childhood Development

Safeguarding the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is of the utmost importance. We work to establish secure environments for children and families, creating communities where they can thrive.

Child & Family Wellbeing

We are committed to bridging educational and opportunity gaps for our children. By addressing systemic inequalities, all future generations will have access to culturally appropriate education and will not be over-represented in the child welfare system.

Closing the Gap

Early Years Support

Early Years Support is an early childhood education and care program aimed at strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled early years services, enabling them to offer high-quality, responsive and culturally strong resources for our children, families and communities.

Early Years Support

Our Programs

Our programs, practices and campaigns provide a strong National Voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, proactively supporting their safety, development and wellbeing.

Learn More About Our Work

Join Us

Be part of our advocacy efforts and stay informed about our initiatives. Become a member today and add your voice to the cause.

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SNAICC is the National Voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Learn more about our organisation.

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Early Learning & Care Council of Australia (ELACCA)

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ELACCA is a non-profit, membership-based organisation that provides a range of support services for children in Australia.

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Monday 21 September, 2020 'What Queensland parents want. What our children need' ACA Queensland calls on all parities to...

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Through its complete suite of childcare platforms available, QikKids provides families and educators with a simple and effective way to monitor and manage your childcare service.

After merging with Xplor Education, QikKids now offers several cloud-based solutions as part of its ecosystem, including an administrative platform (Office), an educator-centred app (Playground) that helps educators manage their day-to-day reporting and observations and the free family app, Home.

QikKids' goal is to help families and childcare services build stronger connections with their children while staying compliant in all aspects. That starts with providing simple and intuitive tools that ensure efficiency and accuracy.

QikKids' motivation isn't just to make caring for kids more manageable, fun and efficient-we're here so you can spend more time making an impact on the lives of young children.

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QikKids is Australia's No.1 childcare software provider. Its all-in-one ecosystem offers cloud-based solutions for administrators, educators and parents.

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First Nations RTO

CHC30121 Certificate 111 in Childrens Services

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care students

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Both-ways learning

Both-ways is a philosophy of education that 'brings together Indigenous Australian traditions of knowledge and Western academic disciplinary positions and cultural contexts, and embraces values of respect, tolerance and diversity.'

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Radio interview by Radio Larrikia

Lecturer Patrick McKenzie and students Darryl Tait and Ben Robinson were interviewed live-on-air on Larrakia Radio. Students were also given a tour of the state-of-the-art television and radio studios at Aboriginal Broadcasting Australia. They also had a behind-the-scenes experience of what's it like to work in the media industry as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person.

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Both-ways learning Both-ways is a philosophy of education that 'brings together Indigenous Australian traditions of knowledge and Western academic disciplinary positions and cultural contexts, and embraces values of respect, tolerance and diversity.' Apply Now! Radio interview by Radio Larrikia Lecturer Patrick McKenzie and students Darryl Tait and Ben Robinson were interviewed live-on-air on Larrakia Radio.

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Kindergarten services accessing Queensland kindergarten funding must be members of a central governing body.

These organisations will help you with questions about:

directing Queensland Government funding

providing an inclusive program

maximising enrolments

managing enrolment processes.

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Kindergarten services accessing Queensland kindergarten funding must be members of a central governing body.

These organisations will help you with questions about:

directing Queensland Government funding

providing an inclusive program

maximising enrolments

managing enrolment processes.

Independent Schools Queensland

Email: ec@isq.qld.edu.au

Phone: (07) 3228 1515

Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC)

Email: cgb@qcec.catholic.edu.au

Phone: (07) 3316 5845

Queensland Lutheran Early Childhood Services (QLECS)

Email: admin@qlecs.org.au

Phone: (07) 3511 4079

The Crèche and Kindergarten Association Limited (C&K)

Email: cgb@candk.asn.au

Phone: (07) 3552 5333

Lady Gowrie

Email: cgbadmin@ladygowrie.com.au

Phone: (07) 3252 2667

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Kindergarten services accessing the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme must be members of a central governing body. They can also assist with other enquiries.

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Email: ec@isq.qld.edu.au

Phone: (07) 3228 1515

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Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC)

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Phone: (07) 3316 5845

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Queensland Lutheran Early Childhood Services (QLECS)

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Queensland Lutheran Early Childhood Services (QLECS)

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Email: admin@qlecs.org.au

Phone: (07) 3511 4079

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The Crèche and Kindergarten Association Limited (C&K)

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The Crèche and Kindergarten Association Limited (C&K)

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Email: cgb@candk.asn.au

Phone: (07) 3552 5333

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Email: cgbadmin@ladygowrie.com.au

Phone: (07) 3252 2667

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Childcare Consultants Management Marketing Company in Gold Coast, Brisbane and Melbourne

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Childcare Management like you have never seen.

The Scholars Group, led by the award-winning childcare manager and entrepreneur Jae Fraser, sets the bar high when it comes to quality and passion for childcare management.

At the core of what we do at The Scholars Group is our vision of a world in which all children and families are able to fulfil their greatest potential.

With over 20 years of experience as trained and qualified educators, our holistic approach sets us apart from competition and allows us to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the Early Childcare industry.

Our dynamic team upholds traditional values and conducts business at all times with professionalism, honesty and integrity so that we have the right balance of managerial and interpersonal skills for the delivery of second-to-none childcare management services.

It is with great energy and love that we take absolute care of the needs of all children who attend our centres and bring peace of mind to many Australian parents from Gold Coast and Brisbane.

The Scholars Group aims to raise the benchmark for early childhood services in Australia and become every parent's best friend.

In fulfilling our vision of a world where children and their families have all the support they need to become the best versions of themselves, The Scholar Group works alongside several childcare centre owners to help them stand out from the pack and become industry leaders.

We offer unique childcare consultancy services informed by our experience of successfully owning and running our own childcare centres across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Melbourne.

From consulting to management to new centre start-ups, we can help you turn your childcare centre into a profitable and efficient business.

The Scholars Group can collaborate with you to create a tailored, multifaceted action plan design that will enable your centre to exceed the National Quality Standard in all areas whilst generating a healthy income that will enable you to re-invest in your business and staff.

The Scholars Group can also help centres which are in a crisis or facing serious challenges. We can develop plans to save, stabilize and renew childcare centres and programs to make them profitable and successful again.

A range of do-it-yourself resources, professional advice, support and expert information at your disposal in a custom management plan that allows for maximum results.

The Scholars Group will do whatever it takes to make your business a success.

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Childcare Consultants Management Marketing Company in Gold Coast, Brisbane and Melbourne

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Childcare Management like you have never seen. The Scholars Group, led by the award-winning childcare manager and entrepreneur Jae Fraser, sets the bar high when it comes to quality and passion for childcare management.

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Consultancy & Mentoring - Early Life Foundations

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Our experienced Early Childhood education consultants will come to you to deliver consultancy and mentoring at your centre or organisation.

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Successful

Your Childcare Management Partner Across Australia. 30 Years Successfully Providing Commercial Solutions.
Provider Approval Number: PR-00000966

THE FUTURE OF CHILDCARE MANAGEMENT!

Get to know us

About Our Child Care Management Experts

Welcome to Early Learning Management, your trusted partner in the Australian childcare sector. With over three decades of experience, we offer tailored, innovative solutions for childcare businesses across the country. Our reputation as a leading childcare management organisation is built on our commitment to meet and exceed the needs of approved providers, owners, developers, and investors in this essential industry.

Why Choose Us?

A choice that makes a difference

Early Learning Management:

Your Trusted Partner in the Australian Childcare Sector

As a leading expert in the Australian childcare sector, Early Learning Management (ELM) brings over three decades of experience in offering innovative, tailored solutions for childcare businesses across Australia. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of approved childcare providers, owners, developers, and investors, cementing our reputation as a trusted partner in this essential industry.

Expertise in Childcare
Construction, Building, and
Operational Services

Beyond management, we at ELM excel in childcare construction, building, and operational services. We assist our clients from the initial design and setup phases through to the daily operations of their childcare services. Discover the ELM difference today, and let us help you grow your childcare service and achieve lasting success in the childcare sector.

Introducing

The Service Centre

At ELM we recognise the need to use technology for full transparency of Service operations. The Service Centre was developed as a complementary tool in the management of your childcare Services. The Service Centre provides quick access to weekly Service reporting, detailed Operations Manager's reports, and other financial and analytical data to provide insight into how your business is tracking.

We Don't Follow The Standard Playbook!

What our clients are saying

Client's Testimonials

The Service Centre Dashboard is very useful. I like that we can track budgets and also the weekly KPI reports. Not only is it great for the owners, but also for us to showcase what great things we may be working on, or even what extra support we might be needing.

I also think it's easy to navigate. I like all of the charts and how after a period of time you can see whether certain things like occupancy have gone up or down. Overall, I really love using it as a tool for the service operations.

Kristine Evdokias, Nominated Supervisor

I engaged Early Learning Management to produce specific childcare centre forecasts to assist me in making vital purchasing decisions. The team analysed current and future development, performance and position of the childcare businesses. I highly recommend Early Learning Management, the financial data produced was relative and valuable. Well worth a call if you are looking at buying a childcare business.

Iqbal Gutta - Approved Provider

"Dear John, Bec, Sandi, Leanne, Jenna, Naomi & Kelly (& anyone else at ELM I may have missed!),

I've been meaning to write this email for a little while, but every week passes so quickly. We've been taking it one day at a time, trying to keep the team positive, whilst adapting to the many changes & challenges incurred since Covid-19. I can only imagine how hard the team at ELM have been working and the long hours that have been put in. The support, information, instructions and guidance have been beyond our expectations. Of course, we couldn't do this without ELM and we feel so lucky to have such a professional and progressive company overseeing our centre. I wish we could send the office a small token of our appreciation, but we know you're busy working from home. For now, I hope this letter of thanks and gratitude finds its way to you all. "Thank you" seems so inadequate, but thank you to everyone and we sincerely hope that you all get to enjoy some well-earned rest & relaxation very soon."

Michelle & Ryan McCarthy - Approved Providers

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Building the best Childcare Apps for Childcare Centres across Australia and Internationally. A platform that combines everything together and does everything

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Community Early Learning Australia - CELA

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Community Early Learning Australia - CELA

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CELA is the peak body for Australia’s early childhood education sector, advocating quality education and care for all Australian children.

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Subscriptions - Early Childhood Australia Shop

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ECA Learning Hub Subscriptions $330.00 - $6,200.00 Select options Every Child Magazine Subscription $86.00 - $125.00 Select options Everyday Learning Series Subscription $75.60 - $115.50 Select options Research in Practice Series Subscription $80.85 - $115.50 Select options

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Approved providers must ensure their education and care services have policies and procedures covering a range of areas set out in regulations 168 and 169 of the National Regulations.

This set of guidelines steps providers and their services through the information to consider when preparing and reviewing these policies and procedures. They offer a starting point to develop policies and procedures that are comprehensive, current and suited to each service.

As the guidelines have been prepared for use Australia-wide, services will also need to consider any relevant state or territory specific requirements when drafting their policies and procedures.

Regulation 170 of the National Regulations requires approved providers to take reasonable steps to ensure staff follow their service's policies and procedures. How approved providers, and their services, take reasonable steps may look different, depending on the specific requirements of each policy and procedure and the issue they are designed to address. The 'Six reasonable steps to ensure staff follow policies and procedures' resource provides guidance for providers and services to consider when developing strategies to meet regulation 170.

Guidelines

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Information to consider when preparing and reviewing policies and procedures.

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Our aim is to simplify the operational, commercial and compliance responsibilities which command your time. Our tools, resources and routines are designed to be time-smart and time-effective plus we also do some of your work for you via our Do-It-With-You programs.

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SNAICC - National Voice for our Children

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A Place for Culture is a foundational course (hybrid online and face-to-face delivery) introducing the basic concepts of cultural safety for early years services.

About the Program

A Place for Culture offers a blended learning model for a variety of non-Indigenous early childhood education and care services, such as childcare centres, playgroups and preschools, with a focus on assisting families in providing a good start in life for their children through improved early childhood development, care, education and school readiness.

Participants complete a preliminary online learning course that establishes a context or understanding of the effects of colonisation and the resulting intergenerational trauma experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is followed by in-person group learning to integrate culturally safe practices into Early Childhood Education and Care services. (Cultural competency improvement plans will be developed in person at workshops).

The A Place for Culture course is designed to build the capability of everyone to work together in ways that respond to many different cultures and, in particular, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The course is a first step for continuing efforts that equip you with the ability to engage with intercultural spaces and issues at a personal, organisational and professional level.

More information on A Place for Culture

A Place for Culture provides a cultural competency framework training package for non-Indigenous educators in early childhood education and care services, which supports the improvement of service access and service quality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.

A Place for Culture has been developed to take non-Indigenous educators on a journey through our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and context, to give a deeper understanding and support their current culturally inclusive practice approach throughout their services. With the support and guidance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early years educators, elders, community members and academics, SNAICC has brought the two worlds together.

The package aims to ensure educators meet the National Quality Standards (NQS) and build a genuine understanding, respect and relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, communities, children and families. The workshops are not intended to provide a detailed 'how to' guide to implement the Early Years Learning Framework but instead to promote conversations, genuine understanding and ideas on effective approaches and strategies.

This training package is designed to build specific skills and knowledge transfer over an extended period of up to twelve months. This involves an initial two-day workshop and the identification of clear action steps and processes followed by mentoring and advice for five to eight months. The training will facilitate the development of local networks, relationships and leadership and support culturally inclusive practice while imparting knowledge of evidence-based good practice approaches.

A second workshop is then provided to extend and develop the range of activities and strategies available to the staff and services involved. SNAICC will work wherever possible alongside local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early years educators, elders and community members, to build connections and capacity of non-Indigenous educators.

Key topics of discussion

Unpacking White Australia's Black history.

Understanding how the past still impacts the present Self-assessment and review of cultural awareness and inclusive practice.

Developing culturally appropriate and sustainable relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, children and families.

Implementing culturally appropriate programs and practice in line with the early years learning framework and National Quality Standards.

Putting it into Practice. Ideas, strategies and approaches that promote, explore and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture whilst implementing the outcomes, principles and practices from the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

Learning objectives

To build the capacity of non-Indigenous educators in ECEC services to improve service access and service quality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.

To develop awareness, cultural inclusive practice and practice approaches of ECEC educators.

To build respectful and genuine approaches and engagement of non-Indigenous educators with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ECEC services, communities and networks.

Target group

Non-Indigenous educators in Early Childhood Education and Care Services, family day care and Early Years programs.

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A Place for Culture | Cultural Safety Course | SNAICC

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A Place for Culture is a course introducing fundamentals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety for early years services.

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The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is a not-for-profit, member-funded organisation advocating for the future of Australia's children. We work on behalf of long day care owners and operators to ensure families and their children have an opportunity to access affordable, high quality early learning services throughout Australia.