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NSW school upgrades to deliver new preschools as part of historic early learning investment
The Minns Labor Government has announced that construction will begin this term on 21 new and upgraded public schools across New South Wales, with four projects set to include new public preschools, advancing the government’s commitment to expand access to early learning.
2025-07-23 09:20:46
by Fiona Alston
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New $6.88m early learning centre to support young families in North Melbourne
A new $6.88 million integrated children’s centre will be developed at Saints College’s North Melbourne campus, delivering vital early learning opportunities for inner-city families and helping young parents remain engaged in education.
2025-07-23 09:00:56
by Fiona Alston
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Staffing made simple: Tech-backed support that keeps your centre compliant and covered
With staffing pressures a daily reality for many early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, QuickCare offers a practical workforce management solution that helps reduce disruption, maintain compliance, and free up valuable time for service leaders and teams.
2025-07-22 08:30:37
by Fiona Alston
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Lord Howe Island preschool faces possible closure amid housing-driven staffing crisis
Lord Howe Island’s only preschool may be forced to shut its doors, as operators struggle to staff the facility due to the island’s housing shortage.
2025-07-21 09:15:59
by Fiona Alston
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Expanding quality early childhood education and care in remote Queensland
Families in remote Queensland are gaining improved access to high-quality, culturally responsive early childhood education and care (ECEC), following the opening of the integrated Napranum Early Childhood Centre outside Weipa.
2025-07-21 09:15:23
by Fiona Alston
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Resources for strengthening child safety in early childhood settings
2025-07-21 09:30:57
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum hailed an "outstanding success” delivering insight, support and solutions
2025-07-22 10:39:54
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Urgent childcare reforms among federal priorities as parliament returns
2025-07-21 07:30:32
by Fiona Alston