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Q&A: Supporting Queensland’s ECEC sector through new child safety reforms
From 1 January 2026, Queensland’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector will operate under the new Child Safe Organisations Act. To help providers navigate this change, the Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland (ACA Qld) is launching a series of free webinars on Child Safe Standards. This is an extension of the Safe Spaces, Strong Voices in-person development days.
2025-11-07 07:30:38
by Fiona Alston
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Tiny Souls: Strengthening child safety, wellbeing and emotional literacy in 2026 and beyond
As early childhood education and care (ECEC) services prepare for 2026, now is a strategic opportunity to review programs, align with evolving sector expectations, and strengthen continuity between home and centre,particularly in relation to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Child Safe Standards and children’s social–emotional development.
2025-11-04 07:30:02
by Fiona Alston
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World of Learning Holland Park West Celebrated Children's Week with author Dannika Patterson
World of Learning (WOL) at Holland Park West celebrated Children's Week by inviting award-winning Brisbane-based author Dannika Patterson to read her book The Big Book of Rights to kindergarten children at the centre. .
2025-10-31 07:45:23
by Fiona Alston
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11th LPBD Conference 2025 celebrates Connection, Safety, and Leadership across NT ECEC sector
More than 375 early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals from across the Northern Territory gathered for the 11th Little People, Big Dreams (LPBD) Conference in Darwin earlier this month, reaffirming the power of shared learning, connection and commitment to improving outcomes for children.
2025-10-30 08:30:38
by Fiona Alston
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Independent review confirms SNAICC’s Early Years Support is delivering powerful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children
An independent evaluation by Deloitte has confirmed that SNAICC’s Early Years Support (EYS) program is a highly effective and trusted model that is strengthening the Aboriginal community controlled (ACCO) early education and care (ECEC) sector.
2025-10-30 07:45:54
by Fiona Alston
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New data reveals entrenched pay gaps for women from migrant and First Nations backgrounds
2025-11-04 08:15:17
by Fiona Alston
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Who should work with young children?
2025-11-07 07:30:45
by Fiona Alston
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Care, choice and quality: Rethinking childcare subsidies through a child-centred and sector lens
2025-11-06 05:43:53
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