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Flexibility is the key to keeping workers happy, new global review finds

In the wake of the pandemic, Australian workers in all industries and sectors including early childhood education and care (ECEC), are prizing flexible working arrangements over pay and conditions, a new global workplace review has found.

2022-07-06 10:46:12

by Freya Lucas

Policy

Government announces immediate support for ECEC as floods again impact NSW

The Australian Government will provide immediate support to families and early childhood education and care (ECEC) services impacted by flooding in New South Wales.

2022-07-06 09:48:45

by Freya Lucas

Marketplace

Educators invited to set up profiles on innovative new job matching platform Peeps 4 U

Early childhood educators, early childhood teachers, educational leaders and other ECEC specialists have been invited to set up a profile on the innovative new job searching platform Peeps 4 U.

2022-07-05 11:16:09

by Freya Lucas

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G8 Education services in FNQ reach major child protection milestone

G8 Education services in Far North Queensland have reached a major milestone, having educated 1,000 local children via a partnership with child protection organisation Bravehearts.

2022-07-06 10:06:13

by Freya Lucas

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Deanside Kindergarten officially open giving City of Melton’s youngest a place to learn

Deanside Kindergarten was officially opened late last month by Victorian Minister for Early Childhood Ingrid Stitt who was assisted in the ceremony by three and four-year-olds attending the City of Melton’s latest service.

2022-07-06 10:32:45

by Freya Lucas

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Community OOSH welcomes $44,400 grant to boost transport options

Outside school hours care (OSHC) provider Community OOSH Services has welcomed a $44,400 NSW Government grant to boost its transport services for school children in the Coffs Harbour area of New South Wales.

2022-07-06 10:23:40

by Freya Lucas

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Kaurna Plains Children’s Centre to receive $1.8m to boost early learning

Kaurna Plains Children's Centre in Adelaide’s northern suburbs will receive $1.8 million via a new community partnership to boost early learning for Aboriginal children.

2022-07-06 09:52:28

by Freya Lucas

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Busy Bees commits to RTO space with acquisition of Australian Child Care Career Options

Early childhood education and care provider Busy Bees Early Learning has confirmed the acquisition of Brisbane based registered training organisation Australian Child Care Career Options as it commits to vocational training as an important investment focus amidst an escalating workforce crisis.

2022-07-05 11:00:29

by Jason Roberts

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Rockingham Early Years Group offers in-person workshops to boost school readiness

In the piece below, the Rockingham Early Years Group (REYG) shares the journey of moving from an in person workshop model to an online campaign covering topics such as toileting, enrolments, routines and the importance of connecting with playgroups and early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.

2022-07-05 10:45:55

by Freya Lucas

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Stories from the field shape understandings of what makes a ‘good’ ECEC leader

2022-07-04 10:01:03

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Affinity acquires eight centres cementing their position as Australia’s third largest ECEC provider

2022-07-05 11:35:51

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Milford Lodge celebrates third round of Excellent rating

2022-07-05 10:50:36

by Freya Lucas

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Kangarootime closes A$38 million investment round to accelerate significant growth opportunities

2022-06-28 11:36:53

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Xplor Childcare & Education confirms new senior leadership, outlines ongoing commitment to ECEC community

2022-06-14 16:56:01

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Nurch rewards program aims to support ECEC sector through period of rising inflation

2022-06-14 11:09:30

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Widget Brain’s AI driven technology provides more than just long term ECEC workforce planning solutions

2022-06-07 15:46:50

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Changes to the NQF are coming - will your service be safe sleep and settling ready?

2022-07-04 09:30:49

by Freya Lucas

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Get up close and interactive with MTA’s range of Interactive Flat Panels

2022-06-28 12:00:25

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Storypark chosen as new home for ChildCarers customers

2022-06-28 11:37:52

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ChildcareCRM supports providers to “capture leads from anywhere” via unique feature configurations

2022-05-31 12:23:05

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We refuse to value care – why sexism is at the core of our early childhood crisis

The introduction of an extra year of education for three and four-year olds in New South Wales (by 2030) and Victoria (by 2025) is an ambitious initiative. Articles in response argue that promises to boost provision may be difficult to deliver. Australia already has a problem filling existing positions in childcare.

2022-06-29 09:22:08

by Freya Lucas

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Policy

Barnardos Australia CEO Deirdre Cheers speaks out during National Families Week

Sunday 15 May marked the start of National Families (15-21 May) and the final week of the Federal Election campaign. It’s a time when politicians appeal to ‘working families’ about their vision for the future.

2022-05-20 09:37:56

by Freya Lucas

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Policy

Desperately seeking big policy ideas for our smallest youngest people

Dr Leanne Gibbs, a Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University asks where in the 2022 election campaign is the commitment to big investment and to big policy ideas that ensure free and accessible early childhood education for the long-term?

2022-05-17 09:22:38

by Freya Lucas

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What Australian educators need from the next Federal government

This year has been difficult and stressful and it’s only May. We’ve seen Australia re- open its borders causing all-time highs in our COVID-19 case numbers, and floods causing confusion and wreaking havoc for children, women, families and early educators – all of whom are being impacted by one thing or another.

2022-05-05 09:55:27

by Freya Lucas

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