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40 new preschools for Western Sydney families

The New South Wales Government has awarded contracts for the design and construction of more than 40 new public preschools, co-located with existing public schools, which collectively will offer places for up to 3,600 children a week across Western Sydney.

2025-04-21 10:29:47

by Freya Lucas

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Focusing on a child’s strengths can transform assessments – and help them thrive after an ADHD or autism diagnosis

When parents are concerned about their child’s development, they often seek an assessment to address concerns and identify any conditions, such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or learning disorders.

2025-04-21 01:56:39

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Cabonne Council defers decision on long day care centre build

Cabonne Council, in the Central West of New South Wales, has deferred a decision on an early childhood service in Canowindra, saying more time is needed to work through concerns about parking with the developer.

2025-04-21 10:09:18

by Freya Lucas

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WA man charged with child exploitation offences in relation to long day care story

Officers found child abuse material on a man's mobile phone which included more than 130 sexually explicit images and videos of young children.

2025-04-21 09:38:25

by Freya Lucas

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Concerns raised about Victoria’s WWCC system after ‘repeated failures’

An ABC investigation into Victoria’s working with children check (WWCC) system has revealed that the WWCC unit cannot consider evidence of abuse or concerning behaviour that has not resulted in a criminal charge or a disciplinary or regulatory finding, unlike all other states and territories.

2025-04-18 07:06:47

by Freya Lucas

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Ai Group shares concerns about ECEC’s capacity to meet demands of FWC decision

Australian Industry (Ai) Group, a national employer association which provides workforce development advice, legal advice, training and development and commentary on workplace relations development, have weighed in on a recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling that sectors and industries which are female dominated have experienced gendered pay imbalances.

2025-04-18 07:00:56

by Freya Lucas

Economics

Heritage listed Stream Hill school reimagined as potential ECEC service

A 150 year old primary school in the New South Wales Illawarra region could soon enjoy new life as a multimillion-dollar early learning service after plans for a 130 place long day care centre were submitted to Wollongong City Council recently.

2025-04-18 06:55:15

by Freya Lucas

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Supporting Male Educators: Navigating Challenges and Advocating for Change

The early childhood education sector is facing increasing scrutiny, particularly toward male educators. From the recent Four Corners investigation to personal stories of male educators leaving the field, the climate for male professionals has never been more challenging.

2025-04-18 06:51:42

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Play Matters Australia launches grant opportunity for rural and remote playgroups

Play Matters Australia recently launched a Rural and Remote Playgroup Grants program, aimed at supporting playgroups in rural and remote communities across Queensland through 2 distinct funding opportunities.

2025-04-17 09:03:35

by Freya Lucas