Student & Employer Resources
Associations
Books and Publications
Conference Papers
Cybertots - interactive online child care centre
Links
Regulations
Student Online Forum
Training Authorities & Regulatory bodies
ECTARC Student Resources - SECURE AREA - ECTARC STUDENTS ONLY
There is a secure area on this website that holds a range of resources, such as student newsletters and online forum. The area is for current ECTARC students only. Current ECTARC students must send an email, with their full name, student number and current address details, to info@ectarc.com.au to request a username and password. When you receive a username and password go to the home page to log in.
Cybertots - Virtual Child Care Centre
This is a very informative resource that is available to all ECTARC students. It will greatly assist students throughout their studies. Every student should take the time to look at Cybertots Child Care Centre. You do not need a username and password to access this resource.
There are so many areas of Cybertots to discover but one particularly useful section is...
To enter the centre from the start please click here http://www.ectarc.com.au/Virtual%20Centre/default.htm
Step 1 - Click on the link CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED.
Step 2 - Once in the program write your name and click GO. Click on the FIRST VISIT and have a look around. Or click on BEEN HERE BEFORE link.
Step 3 - There is a yellow button on the right hand side that says INTRANET. Click on this button. (To go straight to the intranet section please click here http://www.ectarc.com.au/Virtual%20Centre/pages/_frames/__dfset.htm?../projects/_main.htm)
When the next screen appears look to the very top left of the page - there is quite a small line of boxes with headings.
The headings are:
- About Cybertots
- Forms - examples of typical forms used in a child care centre (eg. immunisation, accident, enrolment etc)
- Children's Information
- Committees
- Library - definition of terms used in child care (eg. diversity, hygiene etc)
- Policies - sample policies (eg. OHS, confidentiality, complaints etc)
- Staff Records - profiles and examples of completed staff documentation
This is only one section of Cybertots - there is so much more to discover. Spend time looking around. See how the Cybertots Centre is set up for different age groups. The more you look the more you will find.
Student Online Forum
The ECTARC Student Online Forum has information placed on it by Training Officers and students. Frequently asked questions about some assignments, administration questions answered and general information can be found on the forum. Students are invited to contribute or ask questions. To access the ECTARC Student Online Forum you will need a username and password. Email info@ectarc.com.au and state your full name, student number and address and request a username and password for the forum. Go to the home page to log in. Please note - the forum is for current ECTARC students only.
Conference Papers
2007 Winning Partnerships Conference
 Conference Papers - 'Professionals, Parents and Young Children: Creating Closer Connections'
presented by parentSCOPE
Conference Papers - 'The Road to Resilience' presented by Neville Dwyer
Links
Abused Child Trust
The Abused Child Trust helps families keep children safe through therapy, education, research & advocacy. http://www.abusedchildtrust.com.au/index.htm
Anaphylaxis Information
Guidelines for prevention of food anaphylactic reactions, Action Plans and much more - visit http://www.allergy.org.au/anaphylaxis/index.htm
Asthma Foundation of NSW
Asthma friendly programs for children’s services
http://www.asthmansw.org.au/content.cfm?id=452&menulink=35&subid=0&x=5&menuid=35
Australian Resuscitation Council
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL CHILD CARE WORKERS
The Australian Resuscitation Council has made changes to the Resuscitation Guidelines. Visit the Australian Resuscitation Council website is www.resus.org.au for all the details.
Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics
Early Childhood Australia is the peak advocacy organisation for early childhood. The Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics is available online. The Supporting Best Practice section provides links to 100s of fact sheets and articles online. ECA WebWatch is a free e-newsletter for those in the early childhood field.
ENACT – The Children & Young Persons Care and Protection Act
To obtain an up-to-date copy of the Children & Young Persons Care and Protection Act you can visit the DoCS website and download a copy: www.community.nsw.gov.au
QLD Child Care Information Service
http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/childcare/ccis/index.html
The Child Care Information Service is a free statewide information service that has information on child care services located in Queensland and can provide the types of child care services available; location, hours of operation and contact details for services; information on what to look for in a quality service and information for students.
Quality Improvement & Accreditation System Handbook
To obtain an up-to-date copy of the Quality Improvement & Accreditation System Handbook you can visit the NCAC website and download a copy. Visit the NCAC website at www.ncac.gov.au Click on PUBLICATIONS. In the first paragraph it says SOURCE BOOK in italics. Click here to be taken to the information you require. The Source Book will be the most helpful for your assignment and provides detailed information.
Play Power
* helps parents understand why play is necessary for a child's healthy development
* gives parents and professionals fun play activities to build into a family's daily routines
* provides practical information about how children grow and develop
http://www.playpower.com.au/
Staying Healthy in Child Care
NEW 2006 edition available
Download a copy from the website
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/ch43syn.htm
Raising Children Network
The Australian Parenting Website
http://www.raisingchildren.net.au
Transition to School
www.transitiontoschool.com.au
The Illawarra Transition to School Program is funded by Families First Illawarra to develop, establish and promote research-based best practices in transition to school programs.
Heinz for baby - www.heinzforbaby.com.au
heinzforbaby.com.au has been set up as a one-stop-shop for everything to do with feeding your baby. The website includes the latest baby news, nutritional information, tips, Heinz baby food products and recipes for your baby.
Associations
Child Care NSW
http://www.childcarensw.com.au/
Child Care NSW supports and assists private child care operators in their commitment to providing high quality Early Childhood services.
Child Care QLD
http://www.childcareqld.com/page.aspx?page=home
Childcare Queensland is the peak private long day childcare centre association in Queensland. Childcare Queensland member centres support approximately 30,000 children in more than 200 private long day childcare centres throughout the State.
Children’s Services Central
http://www.cscentral.org.au/
Children’s Services Central is managed by The Alliance of Children’s Services*, which is a consortium of seven key organisations that resource and represent the various sectors of children’s services in NSW.
Community Child Care Coop
www.ccccnsw.org.au
Community Child Care Co-operative is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1978 to promote, support and advocate for quality children’s services, meeting the needs of children, their families and the community.
Country Children’s Services Association of NSW Inc
http://www.ccsa-nsw.asn.au/
Country Children’s Services Association of NSW Inc (CCSA) is a non-profit, non-government, membership-based organisation that supports the management of high quality early childhood services in NSW.
Early Childhood Australia
http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/
The Early Childhood Australia Inc. is the national peak non-government organization, acting in the interests of young children aged 0-8 years of age.
EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS
ECA sends out a newsletter called Web Watch - it is an excellent resource for early childhood staff. Interesting articles, research and links to other resources are outlined in Web Watch. All ECTARC students can sign up for the newsletter by sending a blank email to subscribe@earlychildhood.org.au
Past issues of Web Watch are also available online:
http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/eca_webwatch
Illawarra Children’s Services
http://www.ics.org.au/
Illawarra Children’s Services is a not-for-profit, community based organisation that has been providing affordable, quality care to children 0-12 years and their families for over 25 years.
National Family Day Care Council
http://www.familydaycare.com.au/
The National Family Day Care Council of Australia (NFDCCA) is the national peak body for the Family Day Care program.
Regulations
NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS)
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/index_a.htm
The NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS) is the leading NSW Government agency responsible for community services. DoCS helps children, young people and families across a continuum of care. Our core work focuses on child protection, starting with early intervention strategies to help build stronger families and communities. We work to protect children and young people from risk of harm and to provide care for children and young people who are not able to live with their families. See more about our services.
NSW Children's Services Regulations
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/html/comm_partners/childrens_regs.htm
QLD Child Care Regulation 2003
http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/C/ChildCareR03.pdf
QLD Department of Families
http://www.families.qld.gov.au/childcare/index.html
Training Authorities & Regulatory Bodies
Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST)
http://www.dest.gov.au/default.htm
DEST provides national leadership and works in collaboration with the States and Territories, industry, other agencies and the community in support of the Government’s objectives. We develop and implement policies to ensure the continuing relevance of education, science and training to contemporary needs and the growing requirement for lifelong learning. We also ensure high quality and value for money in delivering Government funded programmes.
Department of Education, Training and the Arts (DETA)
http://deta.qld.gov.au/
Queensland's entry point to jobs, careers and training, apprenticeships and traineeships, and employment and training government assistance.
QLD Department of Employment & Training
http://www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au/
NSW Department of Education and Training
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/trainingindustry/index.htm
www.training.com.au
http://www.training.com.au/
A single point of access to the vast range of vocational education and training information, products and services in Australia.
Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board's (VETAB)
http://www.vetab.nsw.gov.au/
VETAB is a NSW statutory body established by the NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Act 1990. VETAB has three main functions, which are:
• to register and monitor training organisations based in New South Wales.
• to accredit VET courses in accordance with national standards, and
• to approve training organisations’ delivery of VET to overseas students in New South Wales.
Links, Books & Publications
ABCD Parenting
The ABCD web site provides free, helpful information to parents and workers about parenting and adolescence.
Website: www.abcdparenting.org
Anaphylaxis Australia
This website provides comprehensive information on anaphylaxis.
Website: http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/2005/index.html
Beeken Pty Ltd
Human Resources and Management Solutions. If you are a student and looking for work or employer looking to hire staff for your service visit this site for more information.
Website: http://www.beekenhr.com.au/index.htm
Early Childhood Connections - Centre for Community Health
The Centre for Community Child Health - Early Childhood Connections is an Australian
website, containing more than 400 Australian and 350 International website links. These
links are collated alphabetically and in submenus to provide easy viewing and access to
the most up to date information for professionals and parents interested in the renewed
emphasis on the early childhood years.
Website: www.ecconnections.com.au
NAPCAN Foundation
This organisation promotes a national focus on the prevention of abuse and neglect of children; and to establish community advocacy for the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and to provide information about nurturing and protective parenting.
website: http://www.napcan.org.au/index.htm
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
To purchase any of the titles that are listed below please contact Louise Porter directly by telephone on 0417 080 449, facsimile (08) 8326 8448 or email smallpoppies@bigpond.com
Titles by Louise Porter
Children are people too: A parent's guide to young children's behaviour
This book is suited to parents whose children are aged under 8 years, and can be a useful inclusion in a centre's parent library. It describes ways to teach young children how to behave considerately, using both preventive and interventive means. As well as offering general principles for meeting children's emotional needs and teaching considerate behaviour, these concepts are applied to particular difficulties - such as independence issues, social problems, atypical development, and assisting children adjust to family challenges.
RRP $27.50 Discounted price $22
Young children's behaviour: Practical approaches for caregivers and teachers
This text is the equivalent title to Children are people too, written for early childhood teachers and caregivers. It contains many of the ideas that are recommended for parents but also discusses many issues that are specific to working with groups of children, such as aggression between playmates, ADHD, developing a centre policy on discipline, team work, and an overview of the theories of behaviour management.
RRP $44 Discounted price $38
Educating young children with additional needs
This text examines how early childhood caregivers and teachers can cater for young gifted children and those with mild learning and other disabilities. It examines how to recognise atypical development in children and individualise the early childhood program accordingly. Individual chapters on gross and fine motor skills, vision and hearing impairments and language and cognitive skill development are written by specialists in each field. Social and emotional needs and guiding children's behaviour are accorded their own chapter, along with how to collaborate with the children's parents.
RRP $49 Discounted price $42 (Available from August 2002)
Student behaviour: Theory and practice for teachers
Written for teachers, this text details the major theories of behaviour management with the aim of expanding your repertoire beyond the typical rewards-and-punishment model. It helps you to compare the various theories and ultimately design your own personal view of discipline that reflects your values and beliefs. Practical advice is included about motivating students to learn and to act considerately, for working with parents and for composing a school disciplinary policy.
RRP $49 Discounted price $42
Gifted young children: A guide for teachers and parents
This text begins by describing various views of giftedness and then examine show to recognise advanced development. The next section is devoted to describing and then giving suggestions for assisting gifted young children's social and emotional well-being. Section three looks at curricular adaptations for meeting the learning needs of these children and suggests ways to support their families.
RRP $44 Discounted price $38
Professional collaboration with parents
of children with disabilities
(Porter & McKenzie)
This book is written for teachers and other service providers who collaborate with parents whose children have disabilities. It begins by describing the shape of collaborative relationships and then raises awareness of some of the issues all families share and of those that are unique to parents and other family members of children with additional needs. It examines the skills involved in collaborating and communicating with parents during the delivery of a range of services. A final chapter examines some ethical dilemmas that are inherent in such work.
RRP $49 Discounted price $42
To order any of these Louise Porter books please telephone on 0417 080 449, facsimile (08) 8326 8448 or email smallpoppies@senet.com.au
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