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

A new national training initiative aimed at strengthening child safety in early childhood education and care (ECEC) is now underway, with the launch of a dedicated website offering updates, resources and guidance for providers, educators, students and volunteers.

2025-10-24 07:45:14

by Fiona Alston

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More than 400 Australia‑based childcare services under foreign ownership: what this means for the ECEC sector

A recent media investigation has revealed that over 400 early childhood education and care (ECEC)‑services across Australia are owned or majorly backed by foreign investors, raising questions about transparency, profit motives and system oversight.

2025-10-24 07:00:18

by Fiona Alston

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NSW passes nation-leading reforms to strengthen child safety and restore trust in ECEC

The most significant overhaul of early childhood legislation in 15 years has passed the NSW Parliament, with new laws placing children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of early education and care.

2025-10-24 07:15:45

by Fiona Alston

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eSafety requires providers of AI companion chatbots to explain how they are keeping Aussie kids safe

To stay updated, you can follow the ACCP on LinkedIn, subscribe to our ACCP Inform quarterly newsletter or check this page for regular updates.

2025-10-24 07:30:45

by Fiona Alston

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One in five children now living in poverty, Barnardos warns

Australia’s child poverty crisis has reached breaking point, with new data revealing that more than 820,000 children are now living below the poverty line, the highest figure in more than 20 years.

2025-10-24 08:15:39

by Fiona Alston

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Exploring Aboriginal music in the classroom: Connecting children with culture through song

Music is a powerful way to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into early learning. First Nations education consultant Deborah Hoger shares how traditional and contemporary music can help children connect with culture, history and identity.

2025-10-24 08:00:32

by Fiona Alston

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Federal reforms set to cut red tape and strengthen support for families

A major reform to how community organisations are funded is set to reshape support for families and children across Australia, with implications for early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers delivering wraparound and family-focused services.

2025-10-24 06:28:25

by Fiona Alston

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PLAYFEST brings Playgroup and children’s week celebrations to Casey 

ACT Playgroups and Playgroup Australia are excited to  announce PLAYFEST, taking place on 24th October 2025 at Casey Recreation Community  Park. The event will celebrate Children’s Week and all things playgroup, while also marking  the official launch of The National Playgroup Alliance, a new chapter for the playgroup  movement across Australia. 

2025-10-23 11:02:03

by Fiona Alston

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$36,000 penalty issued for vehicle supervision breach and safety failures

A Western Australian early learning provider Amity Early Learning has been penalised following serious lapses in supervision, child safety and first aid compliance, with a 7-year-old child left unattended in a vehicle following an excursion.

2025-10-23 08:45:47

by Fiona Alston

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ECEC provider defends $20 missed sign-in fee as safety measure

2025-10-22 06:14:52

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Executive leadership shakeup at Affinity Education

2025-10-15 06:20:23

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Goodstart’s not-for-profit model delivers record investment in children, workforce, and social equity

2025-10-21 07:00:25

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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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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KU sets a new benchmark with Children’s Services and Administrative Employees and Cooks enterprise agreement

2025-10-14 08:00:58

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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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I was 170th on their list: What are the health impacts for families who can’t access daycare?

Imagine living in a town where three or more families are competing for a single early learning place. This is the reality for many families in regional, rural and remote Australia. Experts call these areas “childcare deserts”. 

2025-10-10 08:45:20

by Fiona Alston

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Childcare provider takes action in countdown to major subsidy reform

Strategic workforce planning, communication and a commitment to quality will be critical for early childhood education and care providers as they prepare for major Child Care Subsidy (CCS) policy reform. 

2025-10-08 06:45:55

by Fiona Alston

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The power of emotional intelligence in ECEC: Impacts, challenges and everyday practice

In ECEC, emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) is more than a “soft skill.” It shapes how educators relate to children, families and colleagues, how they manage stress and change, and how children learn to understand their own and others’ emotions. Cultivating EI can transform the tone, relationships and learning environment of a centre.

2025-10-03 08:00:32

by Fiona Alston

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