Manage To Lead

08/10/2023

Great to have the opportunity to chat about lifting capability in the sector with Minister Aly, Anne Stonehouse and ECA CEO Sam Page at the 2023 ECA conference.

08/10/2023

Another Management Fundamentals Program snapped up to be applied and enjoyed in the sector.

05/10/2023

It was a priceless to work with enthusiastic and committed professionals. Such a positive energy interrogating management challenges and exploring practical solutions.

Ian Alchin delivered a Masterclass on Management Fundamentals - where a limited group of around 60 attendees delved into the core principles of management while engaging in discussions and hands-on activities.

Elevate your management capabilities with the new ECA Management Fundamentals Program:
✅ Enhance your management skills in the early childhood sector.
✅ Explore vital topics like governance, financial management, and effective communication.
✅ Gain insights into sustainable and impactful leadership.
✅ Access a structured curriculum covering key management functions.
✅ Earn a Certificate of Completion to boost your credentials.
✅ Connect with like-minded professionals in a dynamic learning environment.

Whether you're an experienced director, aspiring manager, or educator seeking career growth, this program equips you with the essential skills to succeed.

Enrol now to access the exclusive launch offer and get $500 off your purchase! The offer is available for a limited time only. Buy now: Shop.earlychildhoodAustralia.org.au/ECA-management-fundamentals

01/10/2023

I’m looking forward to engaging with ECEC professionals in the Management Fundamentals Masterclass in Adelaide on Wednesday. Great to be part of a learning profession.

01/03/2023

A great opportunity to be a voice for children. Stand up, speak up about a better future.

Join the NSW Election Forum on Early Years and Early Education, hosted by ECA NSW Committee at the Sydney Masonic Centre, next week.

The confirmed panel includes:
Minister for Education and Early Learning, the Hon. Sarah Mitchell MLC (NSW Nationals), and
Shadow Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Ms Prue Car MP (NSW Labor).

Hear the candidates outline their policies and election commitments relevant to young children, families and early childhood educators. Limited seats available, register now: bit.ly/3IPGsv6

10/11/2022

This is compelling listening and goes right to the heart of the historical nature/nurture, good/bad argument. It helps us to understand that how we engage with children makes a difference- for them and us.

🎙 We are glad that you are so excited about the new upcoming podcast, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙍𝙚𝙜 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬. We are very excited to announce the first episode will be released Tuesday, November 15! 🎉

Here is a sneak peak at the topic for the first episode, "𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙙 𝙠𝙞𝙙."

As a foundational concept of and perhaps the quote Stuart Shanker & Co. is known for best, we are looking forward to hearing Stuart and Susan Hopkins EdD unpack what it really means, and why it is so important to view ALL children this way.

Be sure to register for the podcast series! ➡️ https://self-reg.com/course/the-self-reg-show

14/10/2022

Get involved. Speak up. LMW is raising awareness and understanding of the importance of valuing our children, and not just as economic contributors.

New resources now available for Week!
We're excited to share the Early Learning Matters Week 2022 poster with you to help kick start your preparation for the event (17-21 Oct). We encourage you to print this poster, display it in your service and share it on social media to encourage others to celebrate the importance of early learning. The service flyer is also available, which has a range of talking points, based on some of the latest data and evidence on why early learning matters. Download them both here: https://bit.ly/3LxAlv4

08/10/2022

Congratulations to colleague and friend Ros Cornish, recognised for a life of advocacy for children with the award of Early Childhood Australia’s Barbara Creaser Memorial Advocacy award. Respected, loved and admired by all that know her and her work.

08/10/2022

Needless to say, Stuart gets it!

On this we want to say thank you to all of the who us all every day!

08/10/2022

Privileged to listen to Julia Gillard articulating powerful messages about the need to change employment structures, remove the impediments and stereotypes that exist in workplace structures to enable women to access equitable workplaces.

07/10/2022

What a privilege to listen to Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott sharing important principles applicable to working with children such as enabling people to ‘live their best lives’.

05/10/2022

It was great to be amongst committed advocates for children at the ECA National Council meeting yesterday to consider strategies and actions that can improve outcomes for children today and in the future.