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Educators to be celebrated on World Teachers Day 

Each year, World Teachers’ Day offers a moment to recognise the dedication and impact of educators across Australia and on Friday 31 October, Queensland will join the celebration. In early learning settings, schools and specialist programs alike, teachers play a vital role in shaping the lives of children and young people.

2025-10-31 08:15:53

by Fiona Alston

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NSW Start Strong funding changes to drive quality standards as part of record early-childhood investment

The Start Strong program, part of the NSW Department of Education’s early-learning funding framework is set to undergo major reform under the Chris Minns Government, aligning funding more closely with quality standards and directing investment to areas of highest need. 

2025-10-31 07:43:21

by Fiona Alston

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Supporting safer online spaces: eSafety resources for early years educators and families

This article includes references to online abuse and image-based harm, which may be distressing for some readers.

2025-10-31 07:30:29

by Fiona Alston

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Rose Phillips appointed as Chief People Officer at Junior Adventures Group

Junior Adventures Group (JAG) has announced the appointment of Rose Phillips as Chief People Officer. In this role, Ms Phillips will lead the global people and culture agenda across JAG’s operations in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

2025-10-31 07:00:53

by Fiona Alston

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Building blocks for success: The Y WA's School Ready Program

The 2025 release of NAPLAN results, coupled with the release of the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) results, highlighted the dire need for earlier intervention for our children to prepare them for being school ready*. The Y WA’s School ReadY Program is the solution.

2025-10-31 08:30:47

by Fiona Alston

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World of Learning Holland Park West Celebrated Children's Week with author Dannika Patterson

World of Learning (WOL) at Holland Park West celebrated Children's Week by inviting award-winning Brisbane-based author Dannika Patterson to read her book The Big Book of Rights to kindergarten children  at the centre.  . 

2025-10-31 07:45:23

by Fiona Alston

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ECA Response to Four Corners' 'Hunting Ground'

Early Childhood Australia (ECA), as the national peak body for early childhood, affirms our commitment to the safety of all young children.

2025-10-31 07:30:42

by Fiona Alston

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G8 Education Celebrates World Teachers’ Day

Today, G8 Education proudly celebrates World Teachers’ Day, recognising the incredible contribution of teachers working across our network of almost 400 centres nationally. 

2025-10-31 07:30:08

by Fiona Alston

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11th LPBD Conference 2025 celebrates Connection, Safety, and Leadership across NT ECEC sector

More than 375 early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals from across the Northern Territory gathered for the 11th Little People, Big Dreams (LPBD) Conference in Darwin earlier this month, reaffirming the power of shared learning, connection and commitment to improving outcomes for children.

2025-10-30 08:30:38

by Fiona Alston

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Should your educators be changing rooms in 2026?

2025-10-30 07:30:19

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Child safety at the centre: Building a stronger ECEC system that protects, supports and empowers all

2025-10-28 06:40:20

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National child safety training website now live ahead of 2026 sector rollout

2025-10-24 07:45:14

by Fiona Alston

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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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Hands-on learning: Bringing sensory-rich, evidence-based practice into early childhood

2025-10-28 07:00:31

by Fiona Alston

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Why every childcare centre needs a CRM for faster enrolments

2025-10-21 08:30:11

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Engaged educators lead to happier families and stronger centres

2025-10-21 07:45:28

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Global child care software market expected to more than double by 2031

2025-10-20 06:53:26

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A UK hack shows Australia needs to be very careful about its CCTV trial for daycare centres

This article contains references to child sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some readers. Please read with care and prioritise your wellbeing. Resources for support are provided at the end of the article.

2025-10-31 08:00:52

by Fiona Alston

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Democracy begins in the early years

After pausing to reflect on Children's Week this week, and reading the article by Karen Hope on The Sector, I am reminded of the power and influence young children have on our world.

2025-10-30 08:15:45

by Fiona Alston

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We built a playground for perpetrators: Here’s how to stop them

This article contains references to child sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some readers. Please read with care and prioritise your wellbeing. Resources for support are provided at the end of the article.

2025-10-29 07:27:37

by Fiona Alston

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Democracy begins in the infant and toddler room: Reflections from the Early Childhood Australia 2025 Conference

Presenting to a room full of early childhood professionals at the 2025 Early Childhood Australia Conference in Perth was a reminder of how powerful our professional community can be. Conferences like ECA are many things, a chance to listen, to talk, and to enjoy that yearly catch-up with people you may not see otherwise. But they are also something more. When you take the time to prioritise those conversations, a space opens between what we know and what we do not yet know. And in that space, ideas shift, practices stretch, and new ways of thinking about our work begin to take shape.

2025-10-16 08:00:48

by Karen Hope

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