Join Esi the Elephant as the Luminous Caravan sets out across the golden desert of Sunny Sands. Camels sway, lanterns glow, and friends gather close as their big journey begins. Created especially for children aged 2 to 5, this story shows little listeners how teamwork, kindness, and care can make every step of the adventure brighter. Story time starts here Extend the learning: Pair this audiobook with a simple hands-on activity to support creativity and fine motor development. Children can trace patterns and design their own desert rug using zigzags, swirls, and shapes, supporting early mark-making and coordination. Esi’s Sand Patterns Activity Sheet: Download PDF

The Photography and Media Policy outlines how photos and videos of children are taken, stored, and shared within a service. It supports consistency and helps ensure privacy expectations are met. Device & Digital Use: Important for managing use of personal devices, storage locations, and how content is shared with families.

The Device Use Policy outlines how devices are used within a service, including who can use them, when, and for what purpose. It helps ensure a consistent approach across educators and reduces uncertainty in day-to-day practice. Device & Digital Use: Covers shared devices, educator responsibilities, and when personal devices are appropriate or restricted.

The NQF Online Safety Guide supports services to understand and manage risks linked to digital technologies in early learning environments. It provides practical guidance around safe use, supervision, and identifying potential risks. Device & Digital Use: Focuses on how devices are introduced, used, and monitored, and the importance of clear expectations and oversight.

The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations outline how to create environments where children are safe and supported. They apply across all areas of a service, including leadership, culture, and everyday practice. Device & Digital Use: Digital environments are part of a child-safe environment, including how devices are used and what children can access.

Guidance from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) supports services in handling personal information appropriately. This includes how information is collected, stored, and shared. Device & Digital Use: Applies to photos, videos, apps, and cloud storage. Services should be mindful of where information is stored and who can access it.

The eSafety Commissioner provides practical resources to help educators and families understand online safety in early childhood. Topics covered by these resources include: safe content, supervision, and managing risks. Device & Digital Use: Helpful for thinking about what children can access, how devices are used, and how to reduce the chance of unintended exposure.

ECA's Statement on Young Children and Digital Technologies explores how digital technologies can be used in early childhood settings in a balanced and intentional way. It encourages educators to think about when and how technology adds value to learning. Device & Digital Use: Focuses on active, supported use of technology, rather than passive or excessive screen time.

The ECA Code of Ethics outlines the values that guide early childhood educators, including respect, relationships, and children’s rights. It supports thoughtful decision making in everyday situations. Device & Digital Use: Using technology in ways that respect children’s privacy and wellbeing is part of ethical practice, especially when capturing or sharing information.