Professional Learning Resources

Explore a wide range of resources designed to support your learning journey in Early Childhood Education. Whether you’re working towards a Certificate III, completing your Bachelor’s degree, or continuing as a life long learner, you’ll find some valuable tools to assist with assignments, planning and professional practice.

Early Learning Connection: Resources

Practical tools and reflective guides created by the ELC team to support educators, leaders, and services in early childhood education.

Early Years Frameworks and guidelines

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Access the key frameworks and standards that shape quality early childhood education and care. Here, you'll find essential resources. These are some documents to guide best practices, inform planning, and support ethical and inclusive approaches to learning and education.

Academic Resources

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This section provides a collection of tools, tips, and links to support your learning journey. Whether you're looking for guidance on academic writing, referencing, study techniques, or useful articles or publications, you'll find resources to help you succeed in your studies.

Voices for Change: Advocacy

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This section celebrates the voices of early childhood educators, leaders, and advocates who are shaping the future of education through research, storytelling, and activism. Here you'll find websites that elevate the importance of the early childhood profession, champion children’s rights, and drive sector-wide change.

Podcasts and Publications

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Tune in and stay inspired with a curated collection of podcasts, articles, and publications tailored for early childhood educators. Whether you're on the go or taking time to reflect, this section offers engaging and thought-provoking content to support your professional growth, spark new ideas, and deepen your understanding of early learning.

“Our task is to help children communicate with the world using all their potential, strengths and languages, and to overcome any obstacle presented by our culture.” 

- Loris Malaguzzi