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Community-led early learning service opens in Alice Springs to support First Nations children
A new early childhood education and care service has opened in Alice Springs, increasing access to high-quality, culturally responsive education for local First Nations families.
2025-12-12 07:34:17
by Fiona Alston
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Children’s Services Award changes finalised to address gender-based undervaluation
2025-12-12 06:58:10
by Fiona Alston
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NQF Annual Report 2025: Quality gains continue, but sector faces compliance pressures and persistent equity gaps
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has released its ninth Annual Performance Report on the National Quality Framework (NQF), confirming the sector’s steady upward trajectory in quality while highlighting rising compliance pressures, persistent equity gaps, and a renewed national focus on safety and workforce development.
2025-12-10 07:21:19
by Fiona Alston
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Queensland Government expands investment in early learning access
The Queensland Government has announced investment to deliver new early learning programs across the state, with a focus on supporting families and children who face barriers to accessing kindergarten. The initiative aims to ensure more children are developmentally on track by the time they start school, aligning with the state’s commitment to equitable access and quality outcomes in early childhood education.
2025-12-05 07:00:51
by Fiona Alston
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Burgess Rawson from CBRE’s biggest portfolio auction for 2025 features premium childcare assets
Bringing more than 50 premium commercial assets to market across the nation, Burgess Rawson from CBRE's Portfolio Auction event 181 marks the largest portfolio to be brought to market by any agency in 2025.
2025-12-04 07:20:00
by Fiona Alston
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Children’s Services Award changes finalised to address gender-based undervaluation
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Fair Work Commission confirms forced resignation grounds in case involving early learning provider
2025-12-08 07:30:23
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How one teacher is using Little J & Big Cuz to build empathy, understanding and confidence in First Nations learning
2025-12-08 07:15:19
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