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ACECQA updates workforce strategy dashboard, highlighting progress across ECEC sector

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has released an update to its National Children’s Education and Care Workforce Strategy dashboard, providing a clear snapshot of progress toward building a sustainable and high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce.

2025-08-01 09:29:47

by Fiona Alston

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Only About Children welcomes Donna Lee as Director of Early Childhood to executive team 

Leading Early Childhood provider Only About Children has announced the appointment of  Donna Lee as Director of Early Childhood, a role that further strengthens the organisations  commitment to child-centred practice and continuous quality improvement.  

2025-08-01 09:17:30

by Fiona Alston

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China introduces nationwide childcare subsidy to curb falling birthrate

China has announced a new national childcare subsidy, offering families financial assistance as part of its efforts to counter a declining birthrate and shrinking workforce.

2025-08-01 09:43:27

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Sesame Lane celebrated as large employer of the year at North Coast Queensland Training Awards

Sesame Lane has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to professional learning and workforce development, receiving the Large Employer of the Year award at the North Coast Queensland Training Awards.

2025-08-01 09:45:38

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Nominations open for 2025 WA Education Awards with new focus on early childhood excellence

Western Australia’s top educators and schools are set to be recognised, with nominations now open for the 2025 WA Education Awards. This year’s program introduces two new categories that highlight the critical role of early childhood education and the outstanding contributions of individual teachers.

2025-08-01 09:15:49

by Fiona Alston

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Queensland teacher strike looms as Government seeks conciliation

The Queensland Government has referred its stalled enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) negotiations with the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC), triggering a conciliation process aimed at averting widespread disruption to the state’s education system.

2025-08-01 09:03:40

by Fiona Alston

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Childcare sector attracts strong investment amid market confidence

Investor demand for childcare real estate continues to rise, with recent data highlighting strong sales activity across the sector. The latest transactions underscore confidence in the long-term stability and growth potential of early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.

2025-08-01 09:00:23

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Updated enforcement action and new infringement notices registers released

The Australian Government has updated the Enforcement Action Register and published a new Infringement Notices Register, providing detailed information on compliance activity within the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector under the Family Assistance Law (FAL).

2025-07-31 10:42:05

by Fiona Alston

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QCCS Woodcrest Early Education Centre celebrates milestone birthday 

This month one of Queensland’s leading early childhood education providers, Queensland Childcare  Services (QCCS), celebrated a milestone 21 years since opening the doors to its Woodcrest Early  Education Centre (Woodcrest) in Springfield in 2004. 

2025-07-31 09:00:48

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Minister Jason Clare delivers national childcare safety plan to Parliament

2025-07-23 10:09:01

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Part-time provisions under review in Children’s Services Award and 10 other modern awards

2025-07-25 08:05:18

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New mentoring initiative launched to support male educators in early childhood

2025-07-25 08:00:40

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Doing work that matters: Two decades in early childhood education and care

2025-06-24 09:30:07

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Building harmony: How Hey Dee Ho strengthens early learning through music, connection and curriculum integration

2025-06-24 09:15:31

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Educator wellbeing on the agenda at Workforce and Wellbeing Forum as Anthony Semann prepares to host panel of sector experts

2025-06-17 20:00:27

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How Xap became more than just a tech partner for One Tree Community Services

2025-06-10 09:30:17

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Child Safety in early learning: From shared struggles to a practical solution

2025-07-29 09:30:04

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LineLeader celebrates 15 years of innovating childcare management

2025-07-29 09:00:20

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Nurturing futures: Little People, Big Dreams 2025 returns with renewed purpose

2025-07-22 09:00:26

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Staffing made simple: Tech-backed support that keeps your centre compliant and covered

2025-07-22 08:30:37

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Strengthening safeguarding: 5 practical steps centres can take

Culture change doesn’t happen overnight, but safeguarding improvements can start today. The technology exists. The solutions are proven. Smart organisations are already implementing them. The question for every centre leader is simple: What will you turn on this week to better protect the children in your care?

2025-07-31 09:00:21

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Embracing the ‘C’ Word: Building a culture of open feedback in early childhood services

If I had one wish as an early childhood professional, it would be to genuinely understand what parents are thinking. Imagine having the insight depicted in the movie "What Women Want," but tailored specifically to "What Parents Want." With such insight, addressing parental concerns, questions, or even dare I say it complaints, would be effortless.

2025-07-31 07:45:33

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Belonging by design reimagining early learning for neurodiverse children: From safe spaces to true belonging

It began with a moment that changed the way I understood inclusion. I was in the classroom, quietly observing, when a disagreement between two children escalated. One of them, overwhelmed and on the edge of a meltdown, crawled under the craft table, wrapped himself in soft fabric, and began humming softly.

2025-07-30 07:30:50

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Holding safety with both hands

There are words that should never belong in the language of early childhood education. Abuse is one of them. And yet, here we are. Again. Headlines swell with horror. The sector braces. A familiar script unfolds; Stricter compliance, tighter protocols, streamlining checks. All necessary. But none of which are sufficient.

2025-07-28 09:30:37

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