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Child safety review: Key developments of 2025

Significant progress has been made on the national child safety review in 2025, with further developments to come.

2025-04-04 05:17:31

by Freya Lucas

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New paper highlights the need for OSHC overhaul to better meet the needs of families

The gap between school days that end at 3pm and work that ends at 5pm is piling pressure on parents, hurting productivity and failing children, a new paper has found.

2025-04-04 05:32:53

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Latest Building Blocks Improvement Grants recipients announced

Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn visited Yarralea Children’s Centre in Alphington earlier this week to announce the latest recipients of grants made available through the Building Blocks Improvement Program.

2025-04-04 05:04:13

by Freya Lucas

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New Higher Education Strategy unveiled for New South Wales

The New South Wales Government has unveiled a bold new strategy to ensure universities align with the state’s workforce and community needs over the next five years.

2025-04-04 05:22:04

by Freya Lucas

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Western Downs Regional Council seeks input over future of the town

Queensland’s Western Downs Regional Council is inviting employers, businesses, developers, industry stakeholders and the community to have their say in the development of a Regional Workforce Plan that will drive the future of employment, training, and skills development across the region.

2025-04-04 05:27:58

by Freya Lucas

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Permit granted for ECEC service in Frankston despite strong community objection

A long day care service in the Victorian suburb of Frankston South looks set to go ahead despite the objections of nearly 200 residents who are worried about inconsistency with planning controls and neighbourhood character, existing supply and the site’s location within a bushfire area, amongst other concerns.

2025-04-04 05:24:33

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ECEC Provider in Focus: Dripstone Children's Centre

Dripstone Children's Centre Inc. is a 68 place community-based childcare centre, located in the leafy northern suburb of Brinkin, Darwin in the Northern Territory.

2025-04-04 05:13:07

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Grant opportunities now available for Queensland services to become child safe

The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) is offering grants of up to $90,000 to help eligible organisations that work with children in Queensland to comply with new laws and become child safe.

2025-04-04 05:07:59

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Differentiated learning – how does it work?

Differentiated learning in an early childhood education and care (ECEC) context refers to the way that educators and other professionals tailor their teaching approaches to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each child.

2025-04-03 10:06:38

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