Lee Gane

Passionate Education & Care professional driving recognition & respect for Educators. Motivator, ECT, Mentor EC consultant advocate for quality in the field

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

@JCherryGEL @GoodStartel @4corners A story that is playing out in #Earlyed services across the country What is actions are being taken to address this critical shortage now

[John Cherry @JCherryGEL]

Heart wretching story by @GoodStartel Griffith CD Melissa Vitucci on @4corners last night about the impact of staff shortages. No ECT for over 400 days meaning 85 families unable to get care. This has to be addressed. From the 29 minute mark. https://t.co/5tKMMG9bod

[The Parenthood @the_parenthood]

The current early learning and childcare system is not working for educators, and it’s not working for children. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Join @JayWeatherill and the #thrivebyfive campaign - the time is now! https://t.co/hAcHWKRnbV #auspol #ECEC

[Minderoo Foundation @minderoo]

"Australia has the potential to create a system in which EVERY family has access to the best parenting advice & early learning centres, staffed by highly-trained specialists.

That is what a world-class early childhood learning system in Australia should be." - @JayWeatherill

[It Takes A Village Australia @ITAV_1971]

Teach children about Australia’s first languages with this interactive map by @FirstLangAU. To access the map and handy educator notes – plus our pick of the best free educator resources out there this month – head to ➡ https://t.co/axwt2UL8OU #ozearlyed #reconciliation

[Amanda Rishworth MP @AmandaRishworth]

BREAKING: The Morrison Government has voted against Labor’s amendment that would mean parents are not charged gap fees for child care they can���t access during a lockdown.

Showing yet again this government is not on the side of families #auspol

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

@BigStepsUWU Educators are giving their all every minute of every day They are suffocating in workplaces that deprive them of the supports they need to do well It's unrealistic to expect them to provide quality environments for children when we can't provide the basic supports #Educators need

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

@CCC_Vic @janenhunt @TheFrontProject Sophisticated robust & vital aptly describes the #ozearlyed framework However concerns raised about affordability access profiteering workforce shortages and poor practices are equally valid Addressing these issues can only build on the foundations and improve the framework

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

@TheFrontProject Many educators are at breaking point. They are micro managed to the point they have no capacity for advocacy dependent on employment They are expected to deliver quality programs in environments that where they are undervalued understaffed and under resourced They need support

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

Rising costs and access is only part of the problem Educators & children are commodities in what is becoming institutionalised care Increasing subsidies may make #earlyed more affordable but will it improve working conditions for educators or quality outcomes for children?

[Lisa Bryant @LisaJBryant]

And yep. https://t.co/g311mcTa45

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

It's not acceptable more needs to be done to ensure quality provision for all children

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

The system exploits #children & #educators They are commodities in big business places are resold children & educators are pawns being pushed back & forth between rooms babies & toddlers corralled in groups of 20 sometimes more to maximise profits by some unscrupulous providers

[Lisa Bryant @LisaJBryant]

Wondering why your childcare fees are so high? https://t.co/tTy2zzWXd6

[It Takes A Village Australia @ITAV_1971]

This checklist is a wonderful way to remind #educators how to help all children feel welcome in 2021👉 https://t.co/xsLo1O8QlP #ECEC #ozearlyed #ecechatie #earlychildhood #kindergarten #preschool #inclusion

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

@hicks_tamika @the_parenthood @AEUfederal @BigStepsUWU More services are offering above award and increased benefits to retain ECTs and Educators The status cannot be replicated until working in the #earlyyears is valued & recognised

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

@the_parenthood @smh #Earlyed is an essential investment in our future that will drive innovation as well as fiscal and social growth

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

@LisaJBryant @AECWPB It's not a state thing it is more an owner operator thing Some for greed others for survival in a highly competitive sector parents children and educators are all at the mercy of a broken system

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

@AECWPB @LisaJBryant It happens across the country. Just ask #Educators working in the sector. It's more prevalent with the big corporates.

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

@doreen_blyth @LisaJBryant Agree completely homelike environments are a home away from home consider both the children & adults in their spaces When children feel safe & secure learning & explanation occurs Too often environments replicate classrooms & feel more institutional than warm safe or nurturing

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

@Vukfutures @erinrileyau @kymtje Ratios aren't low enough. Ask any Parent of an infant if they could provide the same care and attention to 4 infants as they can with one? Absolutely not! Our littles need 1:1 Educators do their best to give every child as much care & attention & undertake numerous other tasks

[Lee Gane @LeeGane3]

@JayWeatherill What does it say about the quality of training undertaken by educators when provide physical care and promote physical activity are key performance criteria for the Cert III and Diploma