In the wake of serious child safety concerns in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education, Senator Jess Walsh, has confirmed that the Albanese ...

A small hand reaches for yours. A wide-eyed child asks why the moon follows the car. A teary goodbye becomes a joyful reunion at day’s end. These are not fleeting details. These are the sacred, ...

The appointment of Janet Schorer as the inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner marks a significant milestone in the state's efforts to strengthen workplace health and safety, an area of growing ...

In a powerful celebration of commitment, culture and educational excellence, Breanna Pilon, Childcare Assistant at Rainbow Cottage Childcare Centre in Dubbo, has been awarded the prestigious ...

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In response to recent and distressing allegations of child abuse within early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings, the Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland (ACA Qld) has publicly welcomed ...

Queensland’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) services will be among the first to come under the state's new Reportable Conduct Scheme, with the Crisafulli Government advancing the sector’s ...

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Australia’s childcare property sector continues to attract robust investor interest, with new figures showing a 6 per cent increase in turnover in the first half of 2025, underpinned by demographic ...

On Friday, 25 July 2025, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Australia are encouraged to participate in National Pyjama Day, an initiative by The Pyjama Foundation aimed at ...

When we think about what helps children to feel a sense of wellbeing whilst in our care, we know that children benefit from consistent routines, warm, familiar adults who express care and comfort, and ...

Before continuing to read this piece, readers should be aware that the content of this article may prove distressing, and should consider their own circumstances before continuing to engage. A list of ...