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 26 Mar 2026
Working With the Heat, Not Against It Designing with the Elements / Working in Harmony with the Heat Anationalreflection for Australian educators,with gratitude to our Territory colleagues for showing uswhat’spossible. Written by Annette ... Pedagogy educators outside play playing on country seasonal knowledge sun safety 27 Feb 2026
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 20 Feb 2026 Resources
You're Not "Just an Educator" We are Human Services In Early ChildhoodEducationand School-Age Care,we’velong understood our roles as educators, carers, and leaders. But what if we widened the frame?What if we stopped seeing our wo... 17 Feb 2026
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... 3 Feb 2026
What Children Notice While They Wait The Weight of Waiting It’sjust after 3:00pm. The hallway outside the School Age Care (OSHC/OOSH) room is alive with the thud of school shoes and the rustleofbags.Their muffled chatter can be heard rip... Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Educational Leader Needs literacy OSHC, OOSH & SAC family daycare 28 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 3 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, holdi... Bush kinder Cup-Filling Nature play Pedagogy STEAM connecting first nations nature pebbles puddles 27 Nov 2025 Blog
Children’s Rights in Action: From Reflection to Everyday Practice Childrens Rights in Action Sometimes, it’s the smallest moments that spark the biggest shifts. One morning (many years ago), it began with something simple, calling the children in for group time, exp... Children's autonomy Play-based learning Strength-based practice The Phoenix Cups® Framework UNCRC children's rights children's voice early years supporting children 14 Oct 2025 Blog
Supporting families through stillbirth and newborn baby loss My dearest fellow Educators, You are reading this because you’re needing to support families in your service who have experienced the unimaginable; the death of a baby. Perhaps through miscarriage, st... Red Nose Australia baby loss miscarriage stillbirth support families 7 Oct 2025 Blog
NAIDOC Week 2025 2025 NAIDOC Week Theme: The next generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy Held in the first week of July each year, from Sunday to SundayisNational NAIDOC Week.This year marks 50 years of celebrating NAI... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture Aboriginal perspectives Cultural inclusion Culturally safe programs Educator resources NAIDOC Week Pedagogy Recommended resources 8 Jul 2025 Resources
Strong Foundations: neuroscience and emotional development in the early years Picture this: a vibrant early childhood learning environment, walls and tables adorned with colourful posters, flashcards, and even stones, all decorated with faces attempting to demonstrate intense e... Childhood advocacy Freedom Cup® Group time Music in early years National Quality Framework (NQF) National Quality Standard (NQS) Needs literacy Neuroscience Pedagogy Positive psychology The Phoenix Cups® Framework 23 Apr 2025 Blog