It Takes A Village Australia

ITAV is the national voice of community-based education and care in Aus. We support early childhood educators, teachers, leaders and services. #ozearlyed #ecec

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📢 Kindergartens! Have you heard? 📢

The Victorian government has released the 2025 kindergarten funding rates. 🌟

Explore what they mean for your service:

📌 https://t.co/bZL3Umpx8l

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🎉 Happy New Year's Day to all our wonderful educators! 🎉

You should be so proud of everything you achieved last year – it was a BIG one! 🤩

Let us know in the comments below one small thing you want to bring into your practice in 2025. 👇

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🤝 Today is International Migrants Day 🤝

Display this FREE poster at your #ozearlyed service to make sure ALL children and families know they are welcome, no matter who they are or where they are from. 💙

📌 https://t.co/cmCS5yHmYT

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✨ Is 2025 the year you start your DREAM job?✨

We're putting the call out to grow our team of Professional Support Consultants!

📌 For more info, including how to apply, head to: https://t.co/UWu06Lb2ND

There is no deadline – but we urge you to apply ASAP!

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Did you know this is how you spell IDPwD in Auslan? Today is International Day for People with Disability! 🙌

Find out how we can use toys to talk about disability and inclusion with children 🧸

⭐ https://t.co/fA9JCDWmOH

Image from @IDPwD

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Our 2023–2024 Annual Report is out now! We're very proud of our impact this year on behalf of CCC's 782 members⭐

👉 Read our annual report at https://t.co/hrhP7up08I

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The world is in the hands of our teachers and educators – our heroes without capes.

Who agrees? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

Image from Country Living Magazine

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🚀 EDUCATIONAL LEADERS! 🚀

💡Keen to strengthen your leadership skills?
💡Be a champion for quality practice?
💡Expand your toolkit to support children's continuity of early learning?

Find out more: https://t.co/aWv5jfkerD

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We have pulled together all your BIG questions about the pay rise and worker retention grant! 🙌

✨ Get a FREE copy of our Pay Rise FAQs in our most recent edition of The Agenda. ✨

View the newsletter here👉 https://t.co/0DvjvLgU09

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Every child deserves the chance to flourish and reach their full potential, no matter their unique stories or struggles. Let's keep supporting and inspiring them every step of the way. ❤️

Image sourced from @lifewithjohn

#empathy #inspirational #childrensservices

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✨ Want to learn more about what the National Long Day Care Multi-Employer Agreement means for YOU? ✨

Join us at our upcoming webinar and explore the next steps toward securing the pay rise your team deserves!

REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/jzVGnhF9hs

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Every child deserves to feel that they belong and can fully participate in their community.

As an educator, how do you promote kindness, participation, diversity, belonging and connection at your service? ❤️🤔

Image from Diversity Kids

#diversity #inclusion

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Is your children's bookshelf LGBTQIA+ inclusive? 🌈

Representation in stories can greatly impact a child's sense of belonging and confidence. 💜

Explore our favorite #LGBTQIA children's books and diversify your storytime 👇

https://t.co/AWxqAgmlPh

#inclusion #ozearlyed

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♻️ IT'S NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK! ♻️

Let's teach the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling for a greener future! 💚🌍

Children can turn boxes into firetrucks or use bottle caps for art! Share your projects and ideas below!

(Image from Storypark)

#NationalRecyclingWeek

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Shout-out to all the teachers and educators who are giving their best and doing incredible work for our children! Your dedication and effort make a world of difference. 🌟📚👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

Image from Teachers of Tomorrow

#appreciation #educators #TeacherQuotes

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🌈 Here at CCC, we embrace diversity and inclusion! Today, our team joined Minus18 for LGBTQIA+ inclusion training, learning valuable tools to support all identities and create a more inclusive space for everyone. 💖🤝

#InclusionMatters #Diversity

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What does #inclusion mean to you? 💖

Is it about safety, representation, diversity or belonging? Your answer is just as valuable as anyone else's! ⭐

Print this poster, invite staff to share their thoughts, and display it as a reminder of your 'why.'

https://t.co/r2tlUpN96u

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👏👏 THIS! 👏👏

When children play, they get to be curious, creative, persistent and adaptable.

What new ways are you exploring learning through play at your service? Tell us below 👇

(Image from WeAreTeachers)

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Our virtual AGM is fast approaching on 20 November at 11am, and we'd love see you there!
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Each year we have amazing feedback from attendees about our AGM program and we promise this year's line up will knock your socks off once again!

Register now: https://t.co/hr7gqTxK4G

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Missed this month's webinar on reconciliation and First Nations allyship in early learning and OSHC?

Don't fret – the recording is now freely accessible for all!

We strongly encourage you to watch, share & discuss with your fellow educators 👇
https://t.co/IftjvEjhtA

#edchat