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Resources, how-tos, and sector insights to help you document better, reflect deeper, and thrive in your practice. Our go-to resource for programming support, compliance guidance, and inspiration.
Native Wisteria: our 2027 OSHC Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with school-age children
Meet Austrocallerya megasperma, the native wisteria behind the cover colour of our 2027 OSHC Diary, plus three MTOP-linked ideas for before and after school care.
Shark Bay Daisy: our 2027 OSHC Programming Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with school-age children
Meet Pembertonia latisquamea, the Shark Bay daisy behind the cover colour of our 2027 OSHC Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary, plus three MTOP-linked ideas for school-age care.
Blue Flax-Lily: our 2027 Nominated Supervisor Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Dianella caerulea, the blue flax-lily behind the cover colour of our 2027 Nominated Supervisor Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas.
Blue Pincushion: our 2027 Early Childhood Cook's Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Brunonia australis, the blue pincushion behind the cover colour of our 2027 Early Childhood Cook's Diary, plus three easy food-and-garden ideas with EYLF links.
Flame Tree: our 2027 Educational Leader Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Brachychiton acerifolius, the Illawarra flame tree behind the cover colour of our 2027 Educational Leader Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas and a team provocation.
Red Ironbark: our 2027 FDC Combined Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Eucalyptus sideroxylon, the red ironbark behind the cover colour of our 2027 FDC Combined Compliance and Programming Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas.
Pink Wax Flower: our 2027 Family Day Care Compliance Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Eriostemon australasius, the pink wax flower behind the cover colour of our 2027 Family Day Care Compliance Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas for your FDC day.
Austral Bluebell: our 2027 WPRD Special Edition cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Wahlenbergia stricta, the Austral bluebell behind the cover colour of our 2027 Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary Special Edition, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas.
Ivory Curl: our 2027 Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Buckinghamia celsissima, the ivory curl flower behind the cover colour of our 2027 Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas to try with your children.
Blue Tussock-grass: our 2027 Children's Centre Diary cover, and 3 ways to explore it with children
Meet Poa poiformis, the calm coastal native behind the cover colour of our 2027 Children's Centre Diary, plus three easy EYLF-linked nature-play ideas to try with your children.
Choosing Documentation Tools for Your Childcare Service: A Blended Approach?
A practical guide to choosing documentation tools for Australian ECEC services: what you actually need to document, what assessors look for, and how paper diaries, documentation apps and admin software compare.
How to Prepare for Assessment and Rating: A Practical Guide for Australian Services
A practical, role-by-role guide to Assessment and Rating readiness: what assessors look for, the evidence that matters for each quality area, and how to make your documentation walk-in ready all year round.
Child Safe Standards Compliance Checklist
In this guide, we provide a practical checklist for reviewing your practice and embedment of the child safe standards.
How to Document and Track Children's Goals in Your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary
Tracking children's goals doesn't need to mean creating another document or complicated system. Discover practical ways to use your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary, observations, jottings, reflections, and children's voices to document goals, monitor progress over time, and strengthen the Cycle of Planning.
