We are currently calling for nominations from people interested in taking up a position on CCSA’s governing body. There are 5 positions available: President, Treasurer, Secretary and two Ordinary Members. Being a member of CCSA’s Board provides many benefits, including:

- participation in the development of future directions of the organisation
- contribution to policy development
- gaining an insight into a model of excellence for good governance
- gaining knowledge that can be adapted for use by individual services e.g. strategic planning
- meeting people who are working towards the same goal: better management of children’s and  community services
- expanding your networking opportunities.

Current member Ruth Newman shares her experience of being on the CCSA Board here.

Download more information and a nomination form here. Nominations close Friday 27 January 2012.

• CCSA Annual General Meeting and Regional Training Day - 16 March 2012 in Albury

CCSA will be holding our Annual General Meeting and a regional training day in Albury on Friday 16 March 2012. The theme for the day will be Moving Ahead to Meet the NQS, and training topics will be Organisational Leadership and the NQF and Exploring the Quality Improvement Plan.

You can download a flyer and registration form here. You can complete the form online, but you will then need to print and fax, or scan and email, the form to us. In the future will be providing a direct email function for training registrations. Registrations close 2 February 2012.

• National Regulations update
  

The Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs have approved the Education and Care Services National Regulations. CCSA has prepared some documents to assist you with changes. Information sessions will be held around the state to assist with the implementation of the National Regulations.