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Concerns raised about Victoria’s WWCC system after ‘repeated failures’
An ABC investigation into Victoria’s working with children check (WWCC) system has revealed that the WWCC unit cannot consider evidence of abuse or concerning behaviour that has not resulted in a criminal charge or a disciplinary or regulatory finding, unlike all other states and territories.
2025-04-18 07:06:47
by Freya Lucas
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Ai Group shares concerns about ECEC’s capacity to meet demands of FWC decision
Australian Industry (Ai) Group, a national employer association which provides workforce development advice, legal advice, training and development and commentary on workplace relations development, have weighed in on a recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling that sectors and industries which are female dominated have experienced gendered pay imbalances.
2025-04-18 07:00:56
by Freya Lucas
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Supporting Male Educators: Navigating Challenges and Advocating for Change
The early childhood education sector is facing increasing scrutiny, particularly toward male educators. From the recent Four Corners investigation to personal stories of male educators leaving the field, the climate for male professionals has never been more challenging.
2025-04-18 06:51:42
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Extracted, Separated AND Commodified: How can the ECEC sector stay united?
When the ECEC sector comes into the spotlight, it is our professional identity that takes another hit. The frustration felt by those in the ECEC sector who are provisioning outstanding education and care is familiar.
2025-04-17 08:52:46
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Children’s Services Award part of gender based undervaluation decision from FWC
The Expert Panel for pay equity in the care and community sector has issued its initial decision in the Gender-based undervaluation – priority awards review (the Review), which considered whether making changes (variations) to certain classifications and minimum wage rates in five priority awards - including the Children’s Services Award - was necessary on work value grounds to remedy potential gender-based undervaluation.
2025-04-17 08:43:17
by Freya Lucas
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Gold Not Glue: What it might take to start to repair early childhood education
2025-04-14 04:31:26
by Karen Hope
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Unequal from the start: New VU report shows achievement gap which persists
2025-04-14 09:09:20
by Freya Lucas
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What makes KU different? Conference reflections and award celebrations
2025-04-15 03:24:15
by Freya Lucas
