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ECEC in focus - Una Springwood’s intergenerational initiative brings young and old together through connection and care
Bridging generations through shared experiences, a new program at Una Springwood is delivering meaningful outcomes for children and aged care residents alike.
2025-06-30 10:00:45
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Let’s start today: Ros Baxter’s closing call to transform Australia’s early years
As the 2025 National Early Years Summit drew to a close on 18 June, Dr Ros Baxter, CEO of Goodstart and former senior bureaucrat was asked to share her reflections from the Summit and on the work ahead. Speaking to a room filled with leading voices in early childhood education, health, development and care, she honours the collective knowledge in the room while calling for sustained, courageous action to reimagine the early years system for Australia’s children. Her address urges a deep and deliberate focus on implementation, inclusion and national coordination with children’s interests at the centre of every decision.
2025-06-27 08:45:56
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Supporting successful transitions: Big moves, big feelings
Whether your child is starting in a new room at kindy or embarking on the adventure into schooling, 2025 will begin with some changes in environment. So, while we are in the transition phase, spending time in the new classrooms each week and facilitating interactions with new educators, what can parents do to support their children?
2025-06-26 11:00:30
by Fiona Alston
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The 2024 AEDC results show it takes a village – not just ECEC – to raise a child
As early childhood professionals and policymakers pore over the 2024 Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) results, the headlines will likely focus on early learning participation and preschool access. But this data tells a much richer story, one that demands a deeper, more inclusive view of what supports child development in the earliest years. At Playgroup Australia, we believe these findings reaffirm something educators and families have long known: that children thrive best in strong, connected communities, not service silos.
2025-06-26 10:30:40
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Reduce screen time and keep children moving
Activated OSHC is a free professional learning and accreditation program that empowers educators to meet evidence-based guidelines for screen time and active play. OSHC consultant Lucy Harberts sat down with Carol Maher, Professor of Population Health at University of South Australia and the lead researcher on the project, to talk about impacts and how services can get involved.
2025-06-26 10:00:27
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How do you build and keep your dream team? ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum tackles the big questions
2025-06-24 15:20:53
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC in focus - Una Springwood’s intergenerational initiative brings young and old together through connection and care
2025-06-30 10:00:45
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Aboriginal Education Strategy drives early learning and school success in South Australia
2025-07-01 09:55:12
by Fiona Alston
