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Back to basics: Championing paper-based documentation in a digitally cautious sector
Recent policy shifts, including the National Model Code for Taking Images and Videos of Children, ACECQA’s 2025 Policy Guidelines: Safe Use of Digital Technologies and Online Environments, and the eSafety Commissioner’s Early Years Program, reflect a growing movement within Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector: a push to reassess the role of digital tools in children’s learning environments.
2025-08-19 11:27:23
by Fiona Alston
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Three productivity myths are holding back education & care reform
At this week’s Economic Reform Roundtable, Treasurer Chalmers should embrace education and care as a key lever to drive productivity, grow our skilled workforce and reduce social inequity now. Our joint submission makes the case to put investment in inclusion and growing quality community services at the top of the agenda.
2025-08-18 12:00:26
by Fiona Alston
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The power of play-based learning in early childhood
Play-based learning is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of early childhood education. Research indicates that structured and unstructured play can significantly enhance cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, setting a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
2025-08-18 10:00:54
by Fiona Alston
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The screen time struggle
Recently, the Australian Government has taken strong steps toward restricting social media access for children under 16. Whatever your stance on the policy, it invites us all to pause and reflect on the role screens play in our daily lives, the habits we model for our children, and the long-term impact of growing up in an always-connected world.
2025-08-06 10:19:42
by Fiona Alston
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Where magic happens: The heart and power of early learning educators
In early learning, every moment matters. The most powerful teaching doesn’t always come from planned activities or structured programs, it happens in the quiet, everyday exchanges where educators are fully present with children.
2025-08-05 11:03:05
by Fiona Alston
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Three stories of male leadership and influence in ECEC
2025-08-11 08:45:29
by Fiona Alston
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Sesame Lane Kippa-Ring Regency Street: Leading the way with the Curiosity Approach in Queensland
2025-08-14 10:57:33
by Fiona Alston
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2025 Early Childhood Educators Day celebration preparations get underway
2025-08-12 09:00:11
by Fiona Alston
