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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

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

by Fiona Alston

Professional bravery in ECEC: How reading the nervous system prevents behaviour escalation

Across early childhood settings, educators are reporting a rise in big emotions, sensory-based distress, and behaviour that seems to escalate faster than it once did. The increase is not due to a lack of skill within the workforce. It reflects the growing complexity of children’s developmental and sensory needs, combined with the heightened expectations placed on educators. In these moments, one skill consistently protects safety, reduces escalation, and strengthens relationships. Professional bravery.

2025-12-02 07:30:47

by Fiona Alston

Gold Walkley Award win for childcare investigation places national spotlight on safety and accountability in ECEC

The 2025 Gold Walkley Award has been awarded to journalists Adele Ferguson and Chris Gillett for the investigation that exposed significant child safety failures across Australian early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, prompting public outcry and renewed focus on oversight, accountability and reform across the sector.

2025-12-02 07:30:34

by Fiona Alston

$50 million funding boost for ABC Kids content in local content deal

Australian children's television is set to receive a $50 million boost as part of a new deal between the Federal Government and the Greens, aimed at strengthening locally made content and storytelling.

2025-12-01 08:00:10

by Fiona Alston

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