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Childcare providers prepare for new 3 Day Guarantee reforms
From 5 January 2026, all Child Care Subsidy (CCS) eligible families will be entitled to at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight under the Australian Government’s new “3 Day Guarantee”.
2025-10-08 06:25:50
by Fiona Alston
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New Geccko course supports services to meet compliance obligations under Family Assistance Law
A new course released through the Geccko learning platform is helping early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers understand and meet their compliance responsibilities under Family Assistance Law (FAL).
2025-10-06 07:30:55
by Fiona Alston
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Inclusion Support Program enters new phase with updated guidelines and new fund manager
Two key updates to the Inclusion Support Program (ISP) took effect on 1 October, with a focus on improving clarity and continuity for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.
2025-10-06 07:30:43
by Fiona Alston
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New capability framework supports sector to embed Child Safe Standards
PeakCare Queensland has launched a new resource designed to strengthen the capacity of the child and family sector to deliver safe, accountable, and responsive services for children and young people.
2025-10-03 07:45:24
by Fiona Alston
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Foundational National Educator Register to provide greater visibility and accountability across ECEC
A new national educator register is being developed to strengthen workforce oversight and visibility in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.
2025-09-30 07:05:17
by Fiona Alston
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National child safety training in development: Sector feedback now open
2025-10-07 09:13:06
by Fiona Alston
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Government announces new Workforce Reference Group to address ECEC staffing challenges
2025-10-03 08:59:22
by Fiona Alston
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Children’s Week 2025: Promoting children’s rights across Australia
2025-10-02 07:00:14
by Fiona Alston
