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Tiny Souls Media launches in Australia, setting a new benchmark for early childhood wellbeing
A groundbreaking resource platform is transforming the way Australian early learning services approach children’s emotional development. Tiny Souls Media has officially launched nationwide, delivering an engaging, research-backed program designed to build skills that can contribute to emotional intelligence, well-being and safety, among other outcomes in children aged 2–5.
2025-08-19 08:30:22
by Fiona Alston
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The superpower of playful learning
Play is sometimes framed as less important than more formal approaches to learning. It's an idea that sits alongside the unhelpful notion that real learning begins once children transition to school. Research on brain development and how young children learn emphasises that play is a highly effective method of learning in the first five years. Play is a superpower. It affords a transformative influence on children’s learning, development and wellbeing in their formative years.
2025-08-12 08:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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From storytime to strong foundations: How picture books support social and emotional learning in the early years
For more than 40 years, Super Cheap Books has supported Australian early learning centres with affordable, high-quality books. With over 15,000 customers, they've learned what works: great stories help children understand themselves and others.
2025-08-05 09:00:34
by Fiona Alston
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Child Safety in early learning: From shared struggles to a practical solution
Every service leader has asked themselves at some point: ‘Are we doing enough to keep our children safe?’ It’s a question that lingers, that fear, the quiet anxiety of missing something is one we know too well.
2025-07-29 09:30:04
by Fiona Alston
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LineLeader celebrates 15 years of innovating childcare management
This year marks a major milestone: 15 years since the founders of ChildcareCRM launched the first-ever CRM platform designed specifically for the childcare industry. What began with one vision in 2009 has grown into a comprehensive, unified solution trusted by services across the globe.
2025-07-29 09:00:20
by Fiona Alston
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First wave of compliance actions sees 30 ECEC services flagged under strengthened Commonwealth powers
2025-08-19 11:04:03
by Fiona Alston
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A moment of calm in crisis: What Queensland’s childcare staff taught us about trust, safety and professionalism
2025-08-21 11:48:35
by Fiona Alston
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National Working with Children Check reforms gain momentum with NSW support
2025-08-18 11:29:45
by Fiona Alston
