Toolkit for Early Childhood Educators
Resources to Help You Promote the Voice of the Educator Survey
Every educator’s voice matters.
This toolkit has been created to help early childhood services across Australia easily promote the Voice of the Educator within their teams and networks.
Whether you’re a Centre Director, Educational Leader, or Educator, these resources make it simple to spread the word in your service and encourage your colleagues to take part.
By sharing the toolkit, you’re helping ensure that educators everywhere have the chance to speak openly about their experiences, challenges, and ideas for the future of our sector.
Why This Toolkit Exists
Early childhood professionals carry expertise that is essential to shaping meaningful change in our sector.
This survey is an opportunity for all educators across long day care, kindergarten, family day care, OSHC, early learning programs, and leadership roles to share honest feedback about:
Workload and time pressures
Ratios and regulations
Program expectations
Workforce challenges
Pay, conditions, and support
Professional wellbeing
What needs to change
Your voice, and the voices of your colleagues, will contribute to a stronger, more informed future for early childhood education in Australia.
This toolkit ensures promoting the survey is effortless, consistent, and accessible for everyone.
Small actions can significantly increase participation.
How to Use the Toolkit
Each resource below comes as a PDF guide with:
Simple instructions
A preview of the printable or digital asset
A link to download all files directly from our Google Drive
Tips for where and how to share the materials in your service
Using the toolkit is easy and takes only a few minutes.
Step 1 — Choose Your Resource
Step 2 — Download the PDF Guide
Step 3 — Print and Share the Materials
Step 4 — Encourage Participation
Download the Toolkit
Printable Materials
A3 Poster - “Your Voice Matters”
A large-format poster ideal for high-traffic staff areas that need strong visibility.
A4 Poster - “Speak Your Mind”
A clear, simple poster designed for general staff spaces and small noticeboards
A5 Flyers - “Have Your Say”
Compact handouts for staff meetings, PD days, educator mailboxes, or onboarding packs.
Digital Materials
Social Media tiles
This toolkit provides ready-to-use social media graphics designed to help early childhood services and educators promote the Voice of the Educator Survey across online platforms.
The tiles can be shared on service social media pages, professional groups, or internal communication channels to help spread awareness and encourage participation. Each design uses clear messaging and educator-focused language to highlight the importance of sharing real experiences from across the sector.
Alongside single-image social media tiles, the toolkit also includes a “Why Participate?” carousel post, with one slide per key message. The carousel is designed to clearly explain the value of participating in the survey from being heard, to shaping policy, championing the sector, and shifting the narrative around early childhood education.
Why Participate - Carousel Post
Email template
This toolkit includes a ready-to-use email template designed for Centre Directors, Educational Leaders, and organisations to share the survey with their teams.
The template provides clear, respectful messaging that explains the purpose of the survey, reassures educators about confidentiality, and encourages participation without pressure. It can be easily personalised and sent through existing staff communication channels.
Website & Staff Portal Tiles
This toolkit includes small digital tiles designed to promote the survey on staff portals, intranets, learning management systems, and websites.
The tiles act as visible reminders in everyday digital workspaces, helping keep the survey front-of-mind throughout the survey period. Each tile uses minimal text, clear calls to action, and educator-focused language to encourage participation in a subtle, non-intrusive way.
Accessibility & Support
We aim to ensure every educator can access and share these materials with ease.
If you require:
Alternate formats
Translated materials
High-contrast, large-font versions
Assistance accessing the toolkit
Please contact us at: voice of the educator email
Your effort in sharing this toolkit helps ensure educators everywhere—metro, regional, and remote—have the chance to contribute their voice.
Together, we can build a stronger, more supported, and more sustainable early childhood sector.