A new communication toolkit has been released to support early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers, regulators and sector stakeholders to prepare for the introduction of mandatory national child safety training.
Early Childhood Australia’s national awards program is now open, with nominations and applications invited ahead of the 2026 Early Childhood Australia (ECA) National Conference.
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services have been provided with an update on the worker retention payment, including guidance on when a funding review can be requested and confirmation that the latest payment cycle has been processed.
Several major institutional investors have adjusted their holdings in G8 Education Limited in early February 2026, signalling differing views on the company’s medium-term outlook and reflecting ongoing movement among substantial shareholders in the listed early childhood education and care sector.