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Thriving Futures: BHP renews $3.9m commitment to regional ECEC workforce
Western Australia's early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is set to benefit from a renewed three-year partnership between BHP and Child Australia, focused on building a sustainable workforce in regional communities. The $3.9 million funding commitment will expand the reach and impact of the Thriving Futures initiative, which has already delivered measurable improvements in workforce stability and access to early learning in the Pilbara and Goldfields.
2025-07-04 09:00:37
by Fiona Alston
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New guidance supports child-safe assessments for ECEC students
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has released updated guidance for registered training organisations (RTOs) assessing early childhood education and care (ECEC) students in workplace settings, reinforcing a strong focus on child safety and professional responsibility.
2025-07-03 06:50:49
by Fiona Alston
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PALM program delivers early childhood workforce boost in NT regions
Thirteen early childhood educators from Papua New Guinea have graduated from a specialised training program in the Northern Territory, providing critical support to regional communities through the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.
2025-07-02 10:00:31
by Fiona Alston
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Wage boost brings relief to early childhood educators and frontline workers
Early childhood educators and other frontline workers have benefited from a 3.5 per cent rise to minimum and award wages that came into effect from 1 July, with the Federal Government highlighting the change as a crucial step to address cost-of-living pressures and support long-term workforce retention.
2025-07-02 07:53:17
by Fiona Alston
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Regulator saved: Queensland Government acts to ensure safety and oversight in early learning sector
The Queensland Government has restored funding to the state’s Early Childhood Regulatory Authority, reversing the previous government’s decision to cease funding from 30 June 2025.
2025-06-23 15:59:09
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Government launches sweeping reforms to improve safety and transparency in early learning
2025-06-30 10:02:40
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WA approved provider fined $45,000 over bush excursion incident
2025-07-01 07:00:01
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ECEC must change now, our children can’t wait for another inquiry
2025-07-02 07:47:14
by Fiona Alston
