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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.
Early Learning Victoria (ELV) will visit five regional Victorian communities in October, connecting with families and prospective employees ahead of the opening of new government-owned early learning centres in early 2027.
Court proceedings following the death of Ebony Thompson highlight the importance of active supervision, risk assessment and regulatory compliance in early childhood services.
The acquisition of another 250,000 shares takes Embark’s reported voting power in Mayfield to 50.04%, following its earlier takeover bid.
A new national campaign from the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is encouraging families to look beyond a service’s location and availability when choosing early childhood education and care.