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ACECQA to take on responsibility for skilled migration ECT assessment

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) will take on responsibility for the skilled migration assessment function for the ‘Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher’ occupation from 7 December 2024.

2024-12-02 08:34:37

by Freya Lucas

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Winners of 2024 National Excellence in Teaching Awards announced

The winners of the 2024 National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA) have been announced, including a number of early learning organisations and representatives.

2024-12-02 08:48:34

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Former educator gets life sentence for crimes against children in his care

Before continuing to engage with this piece readers should be aware that it discusses the abuse of children by an educator, and that the contents may prove distressing. A list of support services has been provided at the conclusion of the story.

2024-12-02 08:09:01

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Legislation introduced in South Australia designed to better to protect against parents

South Australia has introduced new legislation to Parliament to give schools and preschools greater powers to manage violent and abusive parents.

2024-12-02 08:15:26

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Green Leaves Griffin celebrates 10 years of community connection

Green Leaves Early Learning Griffin, in Queensland, is celebrating ten years of connection with the local community, reflecting on the growth and change of the service and its surroundings over the years.

2024-12-02 08:38:21

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Victoria opens second round of Toy Library grants - up to $40,000 on offer

Eligible organisations and not-for-profit toy libraries in Victoria have been invited to apply for one-off grants of $40,000 to purchase high-quality toys and equipment and establish new services.

2024-12-02 08:29:52

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Harmony Early Learning holds awards gala for more than 600 on the Gold Coast

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider Harmony Early Learning has held a gala awards event on Queensland’s Gold Coast to celebrate educators, leaders and support office staff across 19 award categories, including several new ones introduced this year to reflect the organisation’s continued growth.

2024-12-02 08:25:15

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More than 500 new Kinder places for Melton, Victoria

Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn and Member for Kororoit Luba Grigorovitch have announced $18 million in funding which will be used to deliver two new kindergarten projects in the Melton local government area which combined will create more than 500 new kindergarten places for local families.

2024-12-02 08:19:46

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New preschool opens in Bathurst to support children most in need

A new preschool has opened in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales today, providing education and care for some of the region’s children who are most in need of support.

2024-11-29 08:44:49

by Freya Lucas