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National Reconciliation Week (27 May–3 June) is a time for all Australians to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories, share that knowledge and help us grow as a nation. This year’s theme—‘Don’t keep history a mystery’—makes it personal, inviting each of us to learn more. ECA’s commitment to Reconciliation deepens…

The aim of National Families Week is to celebrate the vital role that families play in our society. It’s a time to celebrate with your family, make contact with your extended family and friends, and share in the enjoyment of family activities within the wider community. For more info please visit HERE

Learning a new language is like giving our brain the ability to interpret the world differently – including the way we see and process colours. The human eye can physically perceive millions of colours, but we don’t all recognise these colours in the same way. Different languages break up colour in different ways. For example, some…

Nominations for the 2018 Excellence in Family Day Awards are now open. The Excellence in Family Day Care Awards are the only awards dedicated to the family day care sector. FDCA are inviting families and educators to describe in your own words, what makes your educator or approved service such an integral and special contributor…

New Child Care Subsidy – PARENTS are you ready? Over the coming weeks the Government will be contacting you in regards to completing the activity test via the My Gov website. This activity test is one of the three factors that will determine the level of Childcare Subsidy (CCS) your family is entitled to come…

You have until 30 June this year to claim Family and Child Care Assistance for the 2016 – 17 financial year. Find out more HERE and watch March #DHSTV HERE

Every day, we’re building brains! Every day your child is learning, growing and developing, and you play a vital role in helping build your child’s brain. Each interaction with your child influences their growth and development. Be it joking together, reading, talking, smiling, going to the park, showing care or playing, these are just some of…

ECEI – Early Childhood Early Intervention 24 East St Ipswich 4305 National Disability Insurance Scheme EACH – Early Childhood Partner Telephone: 1300 00 3224 NDIS Partners in the Community Early Childhood Early Intervention

With full implementation of the Australian Government’s new Child Care Package now only four months away, the Department of Human Services is about to start contacting families about the changes in subsidy payments. In April, all families currently receiving CCB and/or CCR will be asked to provide extra information so that they can be assessed…