Yesterday, a large group of educators, teachers and community supporters participated in a rally of protest outside the office of Labor MP Janelle Saffin to signal their ongoing concerns, fears and frustrations at the sweeping funding cuts announced by the New South Wales Government in August.
With fewer children using approved care and more centre-based services operating across Australia, Enrolment Boost founder Martin Niedenfuhr shares practical considerations for providers preparing for the 2027 enrolment year.
Part 2 of this five-part series, Participation in the Shared Life of OSHC, explores why mixed-age grouping is more than a challenge, considering what becomes possible when different ages share the afternoon.
A federal Minister for Children, a national early education commission and consistent child safety training are among proposals put forward following the ABC’s Four Corners investigation.
Families looking for information about an early learning service’s approach to child safety can access a collection of resources through WA’s Department of Communities. The material covers organisations working with children and young people, including services and community activities.
Nicki Fairall's second regional award celebrates a career devoted to relationships with children and families, fourteen years after her first win.
Researchers from The University of Queensland and Deakin University are inviting educators to share their experiences of working in ECEC, including the support available for children with disability and additional needs.
Children’s Health Queensland has released two checklists to support conversations between families, educators and health professionals about young children’s development.
Childcare availability was a more commonly reported barrier among mothers unable to start work in 2025–26, while separate ABS figures show families’ out-of-pocket childcare costs rose 4.4 per cent.
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