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With 18 centres operating and more than 1,200 children enrolled, Early Learning Victoria shared lessons in workforce development, community engagement and establishing a new government provider.
Goodstart Early Learning, Australia’s largest early childhood education and care provider, has entered a conditional heads of agreement to acquire, subject to due diligence, thirty one Edge Early Learning centres from administrators, Korda Mentha.
Goodstart, REED and SDN will deliver up to 215 additional early learning places through new centres and expansions in four states.
ACECQA’s practical guidance connects environment design, educator positioning and knowledge of children with supervision that supports safe, meaningful participation in play and everyday routines.
ACECQA’s new resources help schools and outside school hours care services strengthen communication, clarify responsibilities and support children across their day.
Rural advocates and councils say eligibility settings under the Building Early Education Fund do not reflect the organisations, buildings and service models available in small communities.
Three early childhood professionals and organisations from across Australia have been named winners of the 2026 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards.
The free program helps services embed sun protection into outdoor play, everyday routines and family education.
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