1. Melissa Mbongo
Erica Hemamali
Leonora John

2. Australia National Anthem
“Advance Australia Fair”
Australians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free
We've golden soil and wealth for toil,
Our home is girt by sea:
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare,
In history's page let every stage
Advance Australia fair,
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia fair.
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross,
We'll toil with hearts and hands,
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands,
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share,
With courage let us all combine
To advance Australia fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia fair.

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ted

4. ORIENTATION
The name Australia came from the Latin Terra Australis Incognita, which is
known as (“the unknown south land”) in 1814.
In 1817 the name was approved by the British Governor of the colony of New South
Wales.
The nickname “Aussie” refer to people who were born in Australia
and off British or Irish ancestry, the use of the name began throughout World
War1.
“Aussie” is describe has happy-go-lucky people who are able to handle
hard times.

5. LOCATION AND GEORGRAHY
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world.
It is also the largest island located in Southern Hemisphere, between
the Indian Ocean.
Australia consists of six states, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, South Wales and
Queensland and 2 territories, Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory.
The majority of the population lives in urban areas culturally diverse they have a very skilled
workforce system with a strong economy.
SCHOOLING SYSTEM
Australia schooling start at kindergarten or preparatory year, this includes 12
years of primary and secondary schooling.
Australia is well-know, worldwide for having the highest education system. Their futures rely
on high quality
and dynamic foundational skills, values, knowledge and understanding
required for lifelong learning, and involvement in society.

6. The Governor has made an agenda for early childhood
education which to concentrate on:
Providing families with high-
quality, accessible, affordable integrated early
Childhood education and childcare. This is in motion to
ensure all children are
Completely prepared for learning and life

7. Approved Care: Care provided by long day care, home
childcare, outside school hours care and occasional care services
approved by Australian Government to receive Child Care
benefit on behalf of families.
Child Care Benefit (CCB): A payment made by Australian
Government to families to assist with the cost of child care.
Long Daycare: Is the most significant type of government-supported
and regulated child care in Australia
Long Daycare includes:
Family Daycare
Occasional Care
Outside School House Care
Multifunctional Services
Multifunctional Aboriginal Services

8. Three Distinct Types of Long Daycare Providers:
Community-based long day care centers:
All non-profited
Offers highest quality daycare
Independent Private Centers:
Profits small businesses
Similar to community based centers
Corporate Chains:
Profits publicly listed corporations
Offers lowest quality care
Marked lower than community-based daycare centers

10. Established philosophies for Children, Families, Staff and
the Community

11. Children:
- Childhood will be respected.
- Explore natural atmosphere
- Children have a voice which is valued, heard and responsive with
reciprocal communication.
- Fun and play
- To feel safe and secure.
Families:
- Are diverse and are invited to share and commemorate their culture
and values.
- Support and Communication
- Right to equity, privacy and confidentiality

12. Staff:
- Believe in positive and effective work relations
- Are valued partners in teaching
- Work collaboratively to achieve best practice.
- Respect and acknowledgement of the vital role of
families in raising children.
Community:
- Consists of diverse special talents which can enhance the
curriculum and services offered to children, families and
staff.
- Benefits positive, active contributors to their society.

13. - The cost is covered through a
combination of public funds, family
contribution and in rare cases employer
contributions.
- Government funding methods emphasis
on affordable measures for low income
families.

14. How the Australian government contributes to Early Childhood
Education:
1. Operational Funding:
Government pays a portion to child care services to reduce cost
for parents.
2. Fee Subsidies:
Families receive a government contribution to reduce their cost.
The fee maybe paid directly to the service on behalf of the
family.
3. Tax Relief:
Government provides an income tax reduction. This case the
money goes to the families rather than the Early Child Care
Service Provider.

15. To work as a qualified childcare worker in Australia you need have as minimum a diploma of children’s
services or one of the following approved Early Childhood Qualifications:
Diploma of Montessori studies
Diploma of teaching (primary early childhood or Early childhood education)
Diploma of community services children’s services
Advanced Diploma Montessori studies or Early Childhood Education
Advanced Certificate in child care (2 years)
Bachelor or Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of teaching (Early childhood)
Graduate diploma in education
Associate diploma of childcare
Associate diploma or education (Early Childhood)

16. The following information will assist you further in
determining Qualifications requirements :
Approved Early Childhood Qualifications
Assessing Australia Qualifications
Assessing overseas Qualifications
Gaining approved Qualifications
Up skilling Existing Staff

17. Types of Childcare Settings:
Infants: 0-18 Toddlers: 18 months 2 ½ Preschool: 2 ½
School Age: 6 years – 12 years
Ontario provides licensed home setting and child care centres.
Home Childcare: can have no more than five unrelated children and may
be of different ages run by independent operators or by a license agency.
Nursery schools: Offers learning experience either in the morning or in the
afternoon.
After-School and Recreation Care: Unlicensed programs for children aged
6 to 12, offered by parks, forestry and recreation
Family Resource Program: Offers a range of services that support parents
and caregivers. (Toy lending, resources and workshops).

18. ECE Job Titles:
Preschool teacher
Daycare worker
Nursery school teacher
Register Early Childhood Educator
Funding:
- Child Subsidy - Ontario Childcare Supplement for working families
- Ontario Child Benefits - Canada Child Tax Benefit
Roles in Care for and Educating Young Children:
Meet children basic needs
Encourage children to develop in all aspects
Involve the community and families.
Knowledge about the DNA and city of Toronto criteria
Other Facts:
About 300,000 individuals mostly women work with young children. 3% are only men.
Average Hourly wage is approximately $12.00.

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