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UC Graduate Carmen Ulrick part of first cohort to complete new ECE Bachelor course

University of Canberra (UC) graduate Carmen Ulrick was one of the first cohort of graduates through the University’s new bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education which was designed, in part, to address the national workforce shortage in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.

2025-04-02 07:58:16

by Freya Lucas

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Victorian Minister announces 11 recipients of Innovation Grants Program

Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn announced the 11 recipients of the Innovation Grants Program recently, all of whom will share in $580,000 to run programs aimed at building a more experienced early education workforce and improving retention.

2025-04-02 08:59:38

by Freya Lucas

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Explorers Early Learning launches new menu thanks to collaboration with chef

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider Explorers Early Learning has collaborated with well known chef Karen Martini to launch a new menu across its network.

2025-04-02 08:04:59

by Freya Lucas

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Maximise funding with MTA’s quality resources

Many 2025 funding programs such as Kindy Uplift, Start Strong and School Readiness Funding across Australia are underway, with funds being released across several states.

2025-03-31 09:35:06

by Freya Lucas

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SA Government undertakes significant action to implement child protection reform

The South Australian Government is taking significant action to implement child protection and family support reforms, with Minister for Child Protection, Katrine Hildyard issuing several comprehensive directions to the Department for Child Protection for policy and practice changes.

2025-04-02 08:12:12

by Freya Lucas

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Katanning Regional University Hub now open for students

A newly opened Regional University Study Hub in the West Australian community of Katanning has been established with a view to improving the rate of tertiary education for residents of the town and surrounding areas.

2025-04-02 08:08:19

by Freya Lucas

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Ministers celebrate first term of increased hours in regional Victoria during Ararat visit

Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett recently visited Ararat Early Learning Centre to celebrate the first term of increased hours/Pre-Prep in regional Victoria.

2025-04-02 08:01:42

by Freya Lucas

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South Australia delivers on Kids Hubs, boosting early intervention and mental health

The South Australian Government is delivering support for Adelaide children to get the early intervention and mental health support they need with the first of two Kids Hubs – to be located at the Marion GP Plus Health Centre in Oaklands Park - due to open by the end of the year.

2025-04-02 07:55:36

by Freya Lucas

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Glenorchy Child and Family Learning Centre now officially open

The Glenorchy Child and Family Learning Centre (CFLC) is now officially open and is providing services and support for both expectant parents and families with children aged birth to five years of age, living in Tasmanian suburbs between Rosetta and Moonah.

2025-04-02 07:52:07

by Freya Lucas