EC Defence Programs

🚨 New publication! This paper is the second in our 'accidental series' on engaging with stakeholders. Here's what we learnt working on the @DefenceEc project. Read here (open-access): lnkd.in/gZxpdzy Writing with @MargRogers11 and team.

Check out my latest article: Educators are striking: How can childcare be better supported? linkedin.com/pulse/educator… via @LinkedIn #childcare #educators #genderpaygap #EarlyChildhood #industrialaction

Our resources are ready! 🤩 Designed with and for #defencefamilies. Read, draw and play together as you explore #militarylife. Access them all here! 👉 content.une.edu.au/2022/ebooks/in… #defencefamilies #kids #earlychildhood

As the ADF grows larger, more support for families will be needed, says project researchers @MargRogers11 and @AmyJohnsonPhD. Read 👉 theconversation.com/a-bigger-defen… #earlychildhood #defencefamilies #militaryfamilies

We recognise and applaud all our amazing carers who support Defence families and who are carers (in health, education and community/social work). Project lead @MargRogers11 writes for @WomensAgenda. 👉 womensagenda.com.au/latest/why-can…

Our eBooks help to normalise absences from home for military kids. Find out more! 👉 blog.une.edu.au/hasse/2021/11/…

On Remembrance Day, we remember and respect those who have served and those who are serving today. Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay2021

@DefenceEc @agecsorg It is wonderful to have a good news story this week. It seems more important than ever. Thanks to @IanPotterFdn for the initial funding to create the eBooks. Thanks to Legacy for your work in making sure these books are relevant for our defence and veteran families.

While we wait for this important event, it’s time to turn our attention to the children whose parents have given their physical and/or mental health due to their military service. Read more: blog.une.edu.au/hasse/2021/08/…

We are THIS excited to announce the ECDefence program has received support from @agecsorg via the Forest Hill grant scheme. The money will be used to create interactive eBooks for children whose parents have a service-related injury.

Research which engages stakeholders is key for successful funding applications. @MargRogers11 writes for @AAREBlog: aare.edu.au/blog/?p=9999 @UniNewEngland

Stakeholder engagement has been a key part of the EC Defence project. You can read more in our latest work (open-access): iier.org.au/iier.html #ADFfamilies

New research! @MargRogers11 looks at professionalism for early childhood educators, including notions of quality and how it effects educator confidence. Access via @IEJEE1 here: iejee.com/index.php/IEJE… #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation

Call for participants! Searching for #ADFfamilies & #earlychildhood educators working with Defence communities to test drive our new resources, designed to support & building resilience in Defence kids. More info: bit.ly/3d7aSZC

Research-based children's books will help young minds understand military health issues. Read more: blog.une.edu.au/hasse/2021/03/… @UniNewEngland #ADFfamilies #yourADF

New publication from @MargRogers11 looking at #earlychildhood educators who work with military families and how they need to use particular knowledge and skills to do this effectively. Read: protect-au.mimecast.com/s/KBAzCJypVkhP… #ADFfamilies

Our lead researcher @MargRogers11 spoke to Beck from @MilitaryWifeLi1 about supporting kids from #ADFfamilies. Thanks for the great chat Beck! Listen to the podcast recording here: militarywifelife.com.au/podcast/ #ADFpartners @IanPotterFdn

Do you work with #ADFfamilies or know someone who does? Encourage them to get crafty to help our research, supporting kids in Defence families. All the details here: ecdefenceprograms.com/index.php/art-… #ADFpartners #earlychildhood @IanPotterFdn

Hot off the press from our lead researcher Marg Rogers: Birthdays, holidays, Christmas without mum or dad: how to support kids with a parent away. Read here: bit.ly/34gvCbF via @ConversationEDU #FirstResponderFamilies #earlychildhood

Hot off the press: Meddling with Mosaic: reflections and adaptations. This paper argues for the inclusion of adult voices to assist in interpreting data collected by children tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…