Why we start with the Cups, even with an experienced team Download this Article Please subscribe below to download a printable copy of this article: Full Name * Email * Mobile * Campaign Blog Articles Submit Thank You For subscribing to our newsletter! Downl... Professional development Self-Determination Theory Skill to Fill™ The Phoenix Cups® Framework Trauma informed practice Will to Fill™ child behaviour motivators 3 Aug 2026 Blog
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What’s with all the days? Take a look at your programming calendar. Really look at it. Shrove Tuesday. Valentine's Day. Earth Day. Holi. Easter. ANZAC Day. Ramadan. Diabetes Awareness Week. World Mental Health Day, National Ro... NQS intentional teaching belonging early childhood cultural responsiveness early childhood diversity and inclusion early childhood curriculum 21 May 2026 Blog
When words sting "Everybehaviourtells a story. Swearing is achapter;it’s not time to close the book." - Annette As a facilitator, mentor, and long-time Educational Leader in School Age Care,I’vewitnessedthe ripple eff... Children's autonomy Children's wellbeing National Quality Framework (NQF) OSHC, OOSH & SAC Skill to Fill™ The Phoenix Cups® Framework Will to Fill™ child behaviour children's rights children's voice family partnerships life skills respecting practice school age care swearing in children unmet needs 25 Mar 2026 Blog
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Plan With Purpose: 2026 Significant Days Calendar for ECEC, OSHC and Family Day Care Welcome to our 2026 calendar of social, culturaland significant days for Australian education and care sector. 2026 Calendar of Social And Cultural Events Each year, this resource is thoughtfully crea... Events Planning & programming Resources 19 Feb 2026 Resources
You're Not "Just an Educator" We are Human Services In Early Childhood Education and School-Age Care, we’ve long understood our roles as educators, carers, and leaders. But what if we widened the frame? What if we stopped seeing o... 16 Feb 2026 Blog
Presence Over iPads Reclaiming the Moment / Prioritising Presence over Technology When the early childhood sector found itself under intense public scrutinywith media reports sparking widespread concern and families feel... 2 Feb 2026 Blog
What Children Notice While They Wait Thoughtfully written by: Annette Johnson Creatively and collaboratively edited by: Tara Hill The Weight of Waiting It’sjust after 3:00pm. The hallway outside the School Age Care (OSHC/OOSH) room is al... Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Educational Leader Needs literacy OSHC, OOSH & SAC family daycare 27 Jan 2026 Blog
Child Safety Reforms 2025–2026: What Every ECEC Service Needs to Know The child safety reforms explained Accuracy note. The information provided in this blog post regarding National and Victorian child safety reforms is accurate as of the publication date, January 2026.... 13 Jan 2026 Blog
Risky Play Part One: Why Challenge Matters More Than Safety Risky Play Part One It goes without saying keeping children safe is a core priority of our work. Many of us care so deeply about children’s safety that, without meaning to, we sometimes soften the wor... Basic human needs Emotional resilience in children Fun Cup® Play advocacy Play-based learning Risky play adventure 2 Dec 2025 Blog
Pebbles, Puddles and Possibilities: A Practical Guide to Nature Play in ECEC Pebbles, puddles and the possibilities of nature play A commotion erupted along the bush kinder path. ‘Move back! It’s a leech!’ Evie announced, arms stretched wide like a pint-sized superhero, holdin... Bush kinder Cup-Filling Nature play Pedagogy STEAM connecting first nations nature pebbles puddles 27 Nov 2025 Blog