Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Bicultural Support Early Childhood Workshop 2010
For directors, coordinators and members of boards of management:
The workshops for 2010 outlines the creation of a framework for service management and delivery in the context of social justice, multiculturalism and equal opportunity. The workshops will focus on:
Strategic Planning
Your Philosophy/Mission Statement/ Values
Policies and Procedures
Tailored workshops and meetings can be developed and facilitated to meet the particular needs of your service.
Please contact Gudrun on 08 93901922 or visit the website BISSWA to discuss the professional development needs of your service.
The workshops for 2010 outlines the creation of a framework for service management and delivery in the context of social justice, multiculturalism and equal opportunity. The workshops will focus on:
Strategic Planning
Your Philosophy/Mission Statement/ Values
Policies and Procedures
Tailored workshops and meetings can be developed and facilitated to meet the particular needs of your service.
Please contact Gudrun on 08 93901922 or visit the website BISSWA to discuss the professional development needs of your service.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Indigenous Professional Support Unit WA
YIPSU support Indigenous Child Care Centres. They are very active in the rural and remote regions of WA therefore we see very little of their programs in Metro child care centres.
Their newletter has always been very colourful, with lots of resouces and best practices that are as informative for our services in Metro regions.
Have a read - YIPSU
Their newletter has always been very colourful, with lots of resouces and best practices that are as informative for our services in Metro regions.
Have a read - YIPSU
Monday, October 19, 2009
Righteous Pups Australia
Our ISF Sonya contributed an article of the above mentioned topic.
Keep a lookout for her article in our next edition of our SMIST newsletter.
Keep a lookout for her article in our next edition of our SMIST newsletter.
Friday, October 16, 2009
FREE ENTRY - Turn on the Lights
Turning on the Lights
November 28th, SATURDAY
5:30pm to 7:30pm – FREE EVENT
Join the Communicare team as we turn on our Christmas lights and celebrate the beginning of the Festive Season. Come along as a family, to 28 Cecil Ave Cannington, and enjoy the fun of the carnival from 5:30pm and then help us countdown to the turning on of our lights at 7:30pm.
Activities at Turning on the Lights will include:
Camels rides
Ponies rides
Dunk Tank
Bouncy Castle
Face Painters
Sausage Sizzle
Balloon Twisters
Pinata
Santa
Turning on of the Communicare Christmas Lights at 7:30pm
November 28th, SATURDAY
5:30pm to 7:30pm – FREE EVENT
Join the Communicare team as we turn on our Christmas lights and celebrate the beginning of the Festive Season. Come along as a family, to 28 Cecil Ave Cannington, and enjoy the fun of the carnival from 5:30pm and then help us countdown to the turning on of our lights at 7:30pm.
Activities at Turning on the Lights will include:
Camels rides
Ponies rides
Dunk Tank
Bouncy Castle
Face Painters
Sausage Sizzle
Balloon Twisters
Pinata
Santa
Turning on of the Communicare Christmas Lights at 7:30pm
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Kookaburra Twirl
A book for all children to help them recognise that everyone is unique and special. The artwork were selected from over 4,000 entries for Therapy Focus' state wide 2009 Help a Chil Grow Art Competition.
The combination of the artists and children in the story educates all that is the differences between us that makes us special and make life more exciting.
Inclusion has a copy in our office. Ask your ISF to bring it along in your next service visit.
To purchase a copy, contact THERAPY FOCUS
The combination of the artists and children in the story educates all that is the differences between us that makes us special and make life more exciting.
Inclusion has a copy in our office. Ask your ISF to bring it along in your next service visit.
To purchase a copy, contact THERAPY FOCUS
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Does this Child Need Help?
How do we identify young children with additional needs?
Most of us by our years of experience in children services, will have our radars up when we see a child interacting differently with their peers. Let's give the child a name - Aaron.
We know that Aaron needs help. At 24 months old, he is not walking. He has no single words. Aaron is still babbling. He is not even aware that you have left for work. He does not wave 'goodbye'. He does not look for you when the thunder roars.
How do we explain our years of experiences to Aaron's parents? Aaron is their first born so they have no other children as comparison. Aaron is still a bub. He is only 24 months old they tell you. Give him some time.
Try using a developmental checklist. Items in Developmental checklists have been derived from observation of many children in the age group. The checklist will give parents/caregivers a better developmental breakdown of children's strengths and developmental areas that needed improvement. It will definitely help with your SSP and Programming.
In Aaron's case, sit down with parents and ask them to answer those questions alongside with you. Parents will be concern when Aaron does not get all "checks" on the checklist for 18 months old, let alone a checklist for 2 years old.
Contact your Inclusion Support Facilitator. They will be able to give you a few samples of developmental checklists that are simple to administer and evaluate.
- written by Angela
Most of us by our years of experience in children services, will have our radars up when we see a child interacting differently with their peers. Let's give the child a name - Aaron.
We know that Aaron needs help. At 24 months old, he is not walking. He has no single words. Aaron is still babbling. He is not even aware that you have left for work. He does not wave 'goodbye'. He does not look for you when the thunder roars.
How do we explain our years of experiences to Aaron's parents? Aaron is their first born so they have no other children as comparison. Aaron is still a bub. He is only 24 months old they tell you. Give him some time.
Try using a developmental checklist. Items in Developmental checklists have been derived from observation of many children in the age group. The checklist will give parents/caregivers a better developmental breakdown of children's strengths and developmental areas that needed improvement. It will definitely help with your SSP and Programming.
In Aaron's case, sit down with parents and ask them to answer those questions alongside with you. Parents will be concern when Aaron does not get all "checks" on the checklist for 18 months old, let alone a checklist for 2 years old.
Contact your Inclusion Support Facilitator. They will be able to give you a few samples of developmental checklists that are simple to administer and evaluate.
- written by Angela
Friday, October 9, 2009
Anthony Semann Environments Workshop 29.10.09
Adapted from PSCWA Email -
‘The environment should be regarded as a window of opportunity for young children, a well-spring of inspiration and a source of wonder and delight‘ (Shepherd and Eaton, 1998)
• Can you imagine the perfect early childhood space?
• Can you visualise the elements that would be required in this perfect space?
• What is the role of natural elements in the designing of children’s learning spaces?
• Where can innovative and inspirational equipment be purchased?
This presentation will provide learners with an opportunity to re-imagine early childhood spaces, providing them with practical ideas of how to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Participants will be taken on an inspirational and creative journey throughout this presentation and will walk away full of ideas on how to transform both their indoor and outdoor spaces.
‘The environment should sing the song of the joy of teaching, the characteristics of the people who work and live in this space and their dreams for a landscape of possibilities’ (Semann & Shepherd 2008)
Early childhood spaces play an important role in assisting children learn and participate. Spaces should be ones which
• Foster creativity
• Allow children to engage in learning
• Provide safety and security
• Allow for wonder and delight
• Spark the imagination
• Provide challenges and foster problem solving
‘Practitioners ... need to dream about possibilities, not just of known landscapes but places of otherness, wonder and delight’ (Semann & Shepherd 2008)
TOMPKINS PARK
Cnr Dunkley Ave & Canning Hwy
29 OCTOBER
9.30AM - 4.00PM
COST: $55 per person
What makes a space memorable for children
their families and for staff?
Thinking about environments should start at the gate and continue along the path up the entrance and then within.
The environment should:
• have an air of freshness and serenity;
• be clean, well maintained and organised with no clutter or visual barriers;
• reflect cultural elements that are important to the community;
• promote a sense of well being, tranquility, wonder and delight;
• have places and spaces for moving between experiences, for meeting and connecting, for networking and for contemplating or for simply being alone with one’s thoughts;
• reflect the choices made by children, their voices and their experiences;
• be filled with opportunities and invitations to engage;
• reflect the richness of the relationships that have developed over the years;
• respect and value childhood;
• provide rich memories for life.
About Anthony Semann
Anthony is a Director at Semann & Slattery. Anthony has worked as an educator, innovator and advocate with a broad range of government and private organisations. His skills and expertise has seen him work across Australia and overseas. Anthony is in demand as a presenter, facilitator and public speaker. Anthony has qualifications in Education, Sociology and Social Policy. Anthony is currently completing a PhD with a research focus on leadership and courage.
To register, contact PSCWA
‘The environment should be regarded as a window of opportunity for young children, a well-spring of inspiration and a source of wonder and delight‘ (Shepherd and Eaton, 1998)
• Can you imagine the perfect early childhood space?
• Can you visualise the elements that would be required in this perfect space?
• What is the role of natural elements in the designing of children’s learning spaces?
• Where can innovative and inspirational equipment be purchased?
This presentation will provide learners with an opportunity to re-imagine early childhood spaces, providing them with practical ideas of how to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Participants will be taken on an inspirational and creative journey throughout this presentation and will walk away full of ideas on how to transform both their indoor and outdoor spaces.
‘The environment should sing the song of the joy of teaching, the characteristics of the people who work and live in this space and their dreams for a landscape of possibilities’ (Semann & Shepherd 2008)
Early childhood spaces play an important role in assisting children learn and participate. Spaces should be ones which
• Foster creativity
• Allow children to engage in learning
• Provide safety and security
• Allow for wonder and delight
• Spark the imagination
• Provide challenges and foster problem solving
‘Practitioners ... need to dream about possibilities, not just of known landscapes but places of otherness, wonder and delight’ (Semann & Shepherd 2008)
TOMPKINS PARK
Cnr Dunkley Ave & Canning Hwy
29 OCTOBER
9.30AM - 4.00PM
COST: $55 per person
What makes a space memorable for children
their families and for staff?
Thinking about environments should start at the gate and continue along the path up the entrance and then within.
The environment should:
• have an air of freshness and serenity;
• be clean, well maintained and organised with no clutter or visual barriers;
• reflect cultural elements that are important to the community;
• promote a sense of well being, tranquility, wonder and delight;
• have places and spaces for moving between experiences, for meeting and connecting, for networking and for contemplating or for simply being alone with one’s thoughts;
• reflect the choices made by children, their voices and their experiences;
• be filled with opportunities and invitations to engage;
• reflect the richness of the relationships that have developed over the years;
• respect and value childhood;
• provide rich memories for life.
About Anthony Semann
Anthony is a Director at Semann & Slattery. Anthony has worked as an educator, innovator and advocate with a broad range of government and private organisations. His skills and expertise has seen him work across Australia and overseas. Anthony is in demand as a presenter, facilitator and public speaker. Anthony has qualifications in Education, Sociology and Social Policy. Anthony is currently completing a PhD with a research focus on leadership and courage.
To register, contact PSCWA
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
PSCWA - November PD 2009
PSCWA are reminding services of the upcoming November Professional Development in your area.
If you would like to attend any of this training please complete the training registration form attached, or call the helpline on 1800 783 768.
TO ENSURE YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ACCEPTED, FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED WORKSHOP DATE WITH PAYMENT.
To view the complete Metro training calendar please look at PSCWA Website
Please place this reminder in your staff room to remind your staff of our upcoming workshops or discuss them at your next staff meeting.
Upcoming Professional Development
November
2nd Creating Musical Instruments
6.30-8.30 George Burnett Leisure Centre
Descriptor: Creating Musical Instruments
Facilitator: RTQ consultants, Ralph Southall
Accreditation Links:
Level: 1&2
Do you have a professional tool Kit? For Childcare workers they come in all shapes and sizes and are filled
with wondrous things. Including homemade Musical instruments.
This is a fun creative workshop were you will have the opportunity to make a variety of percussion (musical)
instruments to use back in your centre with the children. E.g. Drums, Tapping Sticks, Shakers, etc.
10th Financial Administration
6.30-8.30 YMCA
The learning outcomes for this course include identifying your daily financial responsibilities, maintaining true and accurate records and financial reporting requirements of your service. You will also work through
strategies in monitoring expenditure and income against the budget, and achieve a cash flow projection.
11th Reducing the Paperwork in Programming
6.30-8.30 Armadale Arena
Descriptor: Facilitator: RTQ, consultants, Ralph Southall
Accreditation Links: QIAS: 3 OSHC: 4 FDC: 3
Level: 2&3
During this workshop participants will participate in a discussion forum on how to reduce programming paper
work. Participants are all encouraged to bring samples of their current programming formats and observational records for advice on how to streamline your processes.
16th Out and About for OSHC
10-12pm Koorling Arts Centre
Descriptor: Facilitator: YMCA
Accreditation Links: OSHC 5.2
Level:1&2
This workshop will give participants plenty of opportunity to learn about ways of promoting interest, variety and challenge in the great outdoors with school aged children. You will come away with a wide range of ideas for setting up and maximising spaces within the outdoor environment.
18th QA – Are you Ready?
6.30-8.30 YMCA
Descriptor: Facilitator: YMCA
Accreditation Links: QIAS: 7.2, OSHC: FDC: 6.3
Level:1,2&3
Organisation and preparation are the two key factors essential to any continuous improvement plan.
This session covers:
• The NCAC CCQA Systems
• The steps involved in the Accreditation process
• Ways an organisational self evaluation and continuous improvement process can be facilitated and documented
• How to ensure spot checks and validation visits run smoothly. Participants are recommended to bring a copy of their services NCAC Quality Practices Guide.
23rd Cross Cultural Communication in Early Childhood
6.30-8.30 YMCA
Descriptor: Facilitator: Goodrun Solutions
Accreditation Links: QIAS; 2.1, 4.3 OSHC: 2.2, 3.3 FDC: 1.1, 3.6
Level:1&2
The workshop will help you discover how much fun it is to use a variety of means to communicate with each other and the children!
30th Programming and Planning for FDC
6.30-9pm YMCA
Descriptor: Facilitator: YMCA
Accreditation Links: FDC 3
Level:1&2
Do you find yourself asking the question “What is the need for all this programming?” This session will give Family Day Carers an opportunity to learn about purposeful documentation and how to use it to provide an
environment that is in tune with each child’s current interests, abilities and needs, whilst being flexible and adaptable to the home environment.
If you would like to attend any of this training please complete the training registration form attached, or call the helpline on 1800 783 768.
TO ENSURE YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ACCEPTED, FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED WORKSHOP DATE WITH PAYMENT.
To view the complete Metro training calendar please look at PSCWA Website
Please place this reminder in your staff room to remind your staff of our upcoming workshops or discuss them at your next staff meeting.
Upcoming Professional Development
November
2nd Creating Musical Instruments
6.30-8.30 George Burnett Leisure Centre
Descriptor: Creating Musical Instruments
Facilitator: RTQ consultants, Ralph Southall
Accreditation Links:
Level: 1&2
Do you have a professional tool Kit? For Childcare workers they come in all shapes and sizes and are filled
with wondrous things. Including homemade Musical instruments.
This is a fun creative workshop were you will have the opportunity to make a variety of percussion (musical)
instruments to use back in your centre with the children. E.g. Drums, Tapping Sticks, Shakers, etc.
10th Financial Administration
6.30-8.30 YMCA
The learning outcomes for this course include identifying your daily financial responsibilities, maintaining true and accurate records and financial reporting requirements of your service. You will also work through
strategies in monitoring expenditure and income against the budget, and achieve a cash flow projection.
11th Reducing the Paperwork in Programming
6.30-8.30 Armadale Arena
Descriptor: Facilitator: RTQ, consultants, Ralph Southall
Accreditation Links: QIAS: 3 OSHC: 4 FDC: 3
Level: 2&3
During this workshop participants will participate in a discussion forum on how to reduce programming paper
work. Participants are all encouraged to bring samples of their current programming formats and observational records for advice on how to streamline your processes.
16th Out and About for OSHC
10-12pm Koorling Arts Centre
Descriptor: Facilitator: YMCA
Accreditation Links: OSHC 5.2
Level:1&2
This workshop will give participants plenty of opportunity to learn about ways of promoting interest, variety and challenge in the great outdoors with school aged children. You will come away with a wide range of ideas for setting up and maximising spaces within the outdoor environment.
18th QA – Are you Ready?
6.30-8.30 YMCA
Descriptor: Facilitator: YMCA
Accreditation Links: QIAS: 7.2, OSHC: FDC: 6.3
Level:1,2&3
Organisation and preparation are the two key factors essential to any continuous improvement plan.
This session covers:
• The NCAC CCQA Systems
• The steps involved in the Accreditation process
• Ways an organisational self evaluation and continuous improvement process can be facilitated and documented
• How to ensure spot checks and validation visits run smoothly. Participants are recommended to bring a copy of their services NCAC Quality Practices Guide.
23rd Cross Cultural Communication in Early Childhood
6.30-8.30 YMCA
Descriptor: Facilitator: Goodrun Solutions
Accreditation Links: QIAS; 2.1, 4.3 OSHC: 2.2, 3.3 FDC: 1.1, 3.6
Level:1&2
The workshop will help you discover how much fun it is to use a variety of means to communicate with each other and the children!
30th Programming and Planning for FDC
6.30-9pm YMCA
Descriptor: Facilitator: YMCA
Accreditation Links: FDC 3
Level:1&2
Do you find yourself asking the question “What is the need for all this programming?” This session will give Family Day Carers an opportunity to learn about purposeful documentation and how to use it to provide an
environment that is in tune with each child’s current interests, abilities and needs, whilst being flexible and adaptable to the home environment.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Australia's First Early Years Framework
By early childhood educators for early childhood educators.
Introduction to Early Years Learning Framework
A Vision for Children's Learning - and you are part of it!
Read all about early childhood pedagogy, elements of the framework and the learning outcomes.
These information will help you significantly when you are planning to write/update your centre's SSP.
Keep yourself updated.
Introduction to Early Years Learning Framework
A Vision for Children's Learning - and you are part of it!
Read all about early childhood pedagogy, elements of the framework and the learning outcomes.
These information will help you significantly when you are planning to write/update your centre's SSP.
Keep yourself updated.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Welcome to Child Care in 14 translated language and dialects
These FREE pdf downloads provide childcare services and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds a practical way to communicate about child care. Each handbook contains about 16 pages of translations.
Good resources for Bicultural Support - by Inclusive Directions SA
Good resources for Bicultural Support - by Inclusive Directions SA
All Inclusion Forms are on Communicare Inc Website - including our Referral Forms!
Dear Child Care Staff,
We are pleased to inform you that our forms has been uploaded onto our Organisation's website.
Special thanks to our Media Manager for making it possible.
Every form you need to get Inclusion Support
We are pleased to inform you that our forms has been uploaded onto our Organisation's website.
Special thanks to our Media Manager for making it possible.
Every form you need to get Inclusion Support
Free Training in Armadale
Communicare Inc is hosting free workshops, for professionals who work with vulnerable families to learn more on the following topics:
1. Domestic Violence in the family – 21st October
2. Parenting and Mental Illness – 11th November
These workshops will enable teachers, playgroup leaders, staff in community service and government agencies, financial counsellors, Emergency Relief staff and volunteers to learn more in the above areas. These workshops will enable you to make informed referrals for families and thus families may access appropriate help earlier before problems escalate.
Topic: 'Working with vulnerable families: Domestic Violence' workshop
Cost: FREE
Venue: City of Armadale function room, 7 Orchard Ave, Armadale
Date: 21st October
Time: 9am -12 noon
Food: Morning tea provided
If you would like to attend please contact Charmaine at cporter@communicare.org.au or by phone on 9497 8521.
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1. Domestic Violence in the family – 21st October
2. Parenting and Mental Illness – 11th November
These workshops will enable teachers, playgroup leaders, staff in community service and government agencies, financial counsellors, Emergency Relief staff and volunteers to learn more in the above areas. These workshops will enable you to make informed referrals for families and thus families may access appropriate help earlier before problems escalate.
Topic: 'Working with vulnerable families: Domestic Violence' workshop
Cost: FREE
Venue: City of Armadale function room, 7 Orchard Ave, Armadale
Date: 21st October
Time: 9am -12 noon
Food: Morning tea provided
If you would like to attend please contact Charmaine at cporter@communicare.org.au or by phone on 9497 8521.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Did Albert Einstein have Asperger's?
Who is Temple Gradin?
Have you heard about the Feingold Diet?
A website that provides access to around 170 fact sheets relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Have you heard about the Feingold Diet?
A website that provides access to around 170 fact sheets relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
Message from the website:
"The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research is DEDICATED to the PREVENTION of childhood diseases and disability. Headed by 2003 Australian of the Year, Professor Fiona Stanley, the Institute's success stems from its INNOVATIVE approach in bringing together researchers from different fields of science to tackle major issues in child health and wellbeing."
Browse website(s) -
http://www.ichr.uwa.edu.au/
Asthma, allergies and Respiratory Diseases - http://www.ichr.uwa.edu.au/research/highlights/respiratory
Early Years Learning - http://www.ichr.uwa.edu.au/research/highlights/early
Understanding Disability - http://www.ichr.uwa.edu.au/research/highlights/disability
Indigenous Child Health - http://www.ichr.uwa.edu.au/research/highlights/aboriginal
General enquiries
Phone: (08) 9489 7777
Fax: (08) 9489 7700
email: enquire@ichr.uwa.edu.au
"The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research is DEDICATED to the PREVENTION of childhood diseases and disability. Headed by 2003 Australian of the Year, Professor Fiona Stanley, the Institute's success stems from its INNOVATIVE approach in bringing together researchers from different fields of science to tackle major issues in child health and wellbeing."
Browse website(s) -
http://www.ichr.uwa.edu.au/
Asthma, allergies and Respiratory Diseases - http://www.ichr.uwa.edu.au/research/highlights/respiratory
Early Years Learning - http://www.ichr.uwa.edu.au/research/highlights/early
Understanding Disability - http://www.ichr.uwa.edu.au/research/highlights/disability
Indigenous Child Health - http://www.ichr.uwa.edu.au/research/highlights/aboriginal
General enquiries
Phone: (08) 9489 7777
Fax: (08) 9489 7700
email: enquire@ichr.uwa.edu.au
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