Guardian Childcare and Education is seeking to acquire Mini Masterminds Macquarie Park as the new home for families and their children attending Guardian’s Macquarie Park and Marsfield sites, both of which will be closed in the coming weeks.
For Karen Wright, Director of Thrive Outside School Hours Care (Thrive OSHC) and founder of Thrive Training and Education, supporting educators to grow, develop and reach their potential has always been central to her commitment to the education and care sector.
The NSW Department of Education’s 2027 Fee Relief for Long Day Care guidelines set out the annual funding rates, payment dates and participation requirements for eligible services. The program will replace Start Strong for Long Day Care from 1 January 2027, with annual fee relief of up to $2,625 per eligible child.
Child Australia’s Little People, Big Dreams conference has wrapped up another successful event with nearly 420 early childhood professionals coming together in Darwin for a day of inspiration, learning, laughter and connection.
OWNA, the all-in-one child care management software (CCMS) provider, has launched its long awaited AI assistant as it continues to cement its credentials as the most innovative tech solutions provider to Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.
CCA Family Day Care educator Tivana Sando has been named one of four national Educator of the Year finalists in the 2026 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards. The Sydney educator will represent the combined NSW/ACT region when the national winners are announced in Brisbane on 28 November.
Nine of Little Scholars School of Early Learning’s 17 Queensland early learning centres are now rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS), following the most recent assessment at the Karalee’s centres first assessment. The result brings the proportion across the family-owned provider’s centres to approximately 53 per cent.
Educators preparing for new enrolments and room changes in 2027 may like to use the Queensland Department of Education’s ECEC transitions planner to organise their approach. The 12-page resource includes a reflection tool, planning strategies and a transition action plan.
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s increase in the cash rate to 4.85 per cent brings renewed attention to how families balance family budgets, working hours and early learning costs. The increase of 0.25 percent adds to the financial pressures facing households.
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