Here's how we stem the exodus of Australian early childhood educators

Abstract

<p>During a mass exodus of early childhood educators in Australia, what could we learn from our Canadian friends who are nurturing and keeping their educators?</p><p>Many early childhood services and schools are scrambling to run effectively. Both sectors have chronic staff shortages.</p><p>This has led to alarming rates of staff absenteeism due to increased workload and stress. The impact of this level of disruption and stress on children's wellbeing and learning is still unfolding.</p>