2012 EVENTS.

Watch this space for more information on the TAFE Ourimbah  conference in February.

For those with a desire to join us for the weekend in Armidale, join us on the  2-3-4 March 2012 for the New England Children's Services Eco-mentoring Network . (flyer attached)

Our sustainability tool for the NQS is now available:

                      ECO SMART for Early Childhood. (see members library)

We have completed processing EOIs to participate in the trial of  ECO Smart for Early Childhood.

Four services have been selected to receive professional support as part of the tool's trial.

We are still receiving expressions of Interest for those who wish to receive Eco Smart and be supported through the email list indeveloping their Sustainable QIP.

download EOI.

TAFE may be able to offer credit for the work done with the Eco Smart in an EC service. (circumstances will need to be discussed with TAFE colleges )

Naming Competition;

Victoria, Queensland and NSW all have Early childhood Sustainability Networks. However we all have different names:

We are looking for a single unifying name.

If you make the best suggestion you could win $300.

Download flyer here.  Please note closing date has been extended, hurry .

Download Guide here.

2011 CONFERENCE.

Community Child Care and NSW ECEEN came together to present you with a Sustainability and the NQS Conference. IN ABOUT and FOR

Photos available in the members library.

Email us at : info @eceen.org.au if you wish to provide feedback, or tell us how we can support you.

Planning is now underway for 2012 events.

Remember the SPRouts awards are now open for 2012 and close 2nd week May.

 2012 SPROuts Awards, 

Applications close Second week of May each year, Awards presented at our Annual Function.
The new SPROuts Practise Award application form and Guidelines are now available.

As of 2011 there will be 3 categories, read guidelines for details and assistance in completing the application.

• Download Guidelines (PDF)
• Download Application form (doc)

2011 SPROuts Awards winners.

1. Energy: There were no applications in this category.

2. Connecting with Nature. John Brotchie Nursery School. Runner up- Stewart St Children's House.

3. Other: Bright Start Preschool.  Runner up- KU Ruschutters Bay.

      (entries are available for viewing in the members library under SPRouts awards.)

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