January 19, 2022

ECU COVID-19 Hotline for Tasmanian Education and Care Services

The ECU have been working with Public Health and other Tasmanian Government agencies to support services and providers access to correct and consistent Public Health advice on COVID-19. We are pleased to advise that the ECU is now the first point of contact for your Public Health COVID-19 questions relating to the operation of your…
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November 24, 2021

The Inaugural Out-of-scope (licensed) services Networking meeting

The ECU and representatives from out of scope (licensed) services met in October 2021.  The meeting provided an opportunity for the ECU and representatives from out-of-scope (licensed) services to meet face to face to strengthen connections and develop clear strategies to improve quality practice for better outcomes for children. Communique 1 – October 2021 (PDF, 216KB)

November 5, 2021

Minor Infrastructure Grants 2021-22

ALERT – Minor Infrastructure Grants Round 2021-22 is open! The Education and Care Unit (ECU) invites eligible education and care services and licensed child care services to apply for funding through the ECU Minor Infrastructure Grants 2021-22. Please refer to the eligibility criteria and program priorities by downloading the Application Guidelines. It is anticipated that…
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October 18, 2021

Southern Tasmania Lockdown Update – Monday 18 October

Updated 19 October 2021 The Premier announced that the lockdown in Southern Tasmania will end at 6pm on Monday 18 October but some restrictions, including wearing face masks, will remain in place until 6pm Friday 22 October in the 12 declared local government areas listed below.  For details of restrictions that will remain after 6pm today, please…
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October 14, 2021

Shaping Our Future – National Workforce Strategy released

The National Children’s Education and Care Workforce Strategy (2022- 2031) has now been developed and is available on the ACECQA website National Workforce Strategy | ACECQA. The National Strategy, ‘Shaping Our Future’ has been co-designed by all Australian governments and national sector stakeholders with the intent to support the recruitment, retention, sustainability and quality of the children’s…
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July 27, 2021

Expression of Interest – Education and Care Unit Stakeholder Reference Group (ECU SRG)

The ECU are inviting expressions of interest from individuals interested in becoming a member of the Education and Care Unit Stakeholder Reference Group (ECU SRG). If you’re interested, please express interest by submitting your expression of interest form for to ecu.comment@decyp.tas.gov.au by close of business on Friday 20th August. Please read on for more information…
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