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Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten – Zoo Do 2025 staff celebration

In a year where the early education sector has faced intense public discussion, scrutiny, and pressure, Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten wanted to pause and recognise the people at the centre of it all: the educators, leaders, and teams who show up every day for children and families. Zoo Do 2025 was created with that purpose in mind, a day grounded in appreciation, connection, and community.

2025-12-02 10:08:34

by Fiona Alston

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Bush kindy builds strength, confidence and connection at Clearview Early Learning

At Clearview Early Learning and Kindergarten in Nerang, Queensland, nature is more than a backdrop, it’s a teacher. Through an evolving Bush Kindy philosophy, the service is embedding physical development, emotional growth and a sense of calm into the daily rhythm of early learning.

2025-12-02 07:40:49

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ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms

New national reforms will see early childhood education and care (ECEC) services close from 5pm on selected days each year to complete mandatory safety training aimed at strengthening child protection practices across the sector.

2025-12-01 07:10:09

by Fiona Alston

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KU Children’s Services wins Employer of Choice for 10th year in a row a national first in the early childhood sector

KU Children’s Services (KU), one of Australia’s leading not for profit providers of early childhood education, has once again been named an Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards, marking an extraordinary 10 consecutive years of recognition.

2025-11-28 10:35:05

by Fiona Alston

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Supporting adopted children in early childhood education and care settings

Adoption is a complex and deeply personal journey that brings unique strengths, challenges and experiences to every child and family. In early childhood education and care (ECEC) environments, educators play a critical role in supporting adopted children to feel safe, seen and included, while also partnering respectfully with families to ensure children's individual needs are met.

2025-11-24 06:30:01

by Fiona Alston

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