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.
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.
A new discussion paper published by the Menzies Research Centre has called for a rethink of current early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy with a view to addressing concerns around program cost, parent choice and birth rates.
A new guide gives adults that work with young children a rights-based framework for involving children and young people in decisions.
Early childhood services can use free resources and simple activities to recognise teachers on World Teachers’ Day, which Australia will mark on Friday 30 October.
As the NSW Early Learning Commission approaches its inaugural anniversary the Minn’s Government has released details of the number of actions, fines and visits the body has completed so far this year as it moved to address child safety concerns across the state.
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.
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.