A new national educator register is being developed to strengthen workforce oversight and visibility in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.

South Australia is leading the nation in apprenticeship growth, with new data showing a surge in commencements across key industries including early childhood education and care (ECEC).

The Governance Institute of Australia’s 2025 Ethics Index shows that the perceived ethics of childcare workers has fallen by five points compared to last year.

Introducing child-led conferences at the kindergarten level represents a meaningful shift in how we view young children as learners. For too long, traditional parent–teacher meetings have been ...

When compliance notices arrive or regulatory audits loom, early childhood providers need confidence that their safety systems are working. Two leading services share how digital transformation ...

For Kayla Fairbairn of Goodstart Baringa, the Sunshine Coast is the best place to work, live, and raise a family.

Queensland is strengthening its commitment to child safety, with new laws and policies coming into effect from 1 January 2026 to better protect children. The Queensland Family and Child Commission ...

Researchers from the University of California San Diego, in collaboration with a national consortium, have published the first major data release from the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) ...

In a bold move to deepen digital literacy across South Australia, TAFE SA has launched a free online micro‑credential AI Essentials: Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence, designed to equip ...

The Victorian Government has announced the finalists for the 2025 Victorian Early Years Awards (VEYA), recognising early childhood services, teachers and educators, and community organisations for ...

The Australian Government’s annual communication survey is now open, inviting early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals to share feedback on how well government information channels are ...

Family-owned and operated provider Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure has marked a new milestone in its commitment to staff development, hosting its inaugural Future Leaders Conference.