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Families to access more regulatory information about ECEC services

Families searching for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services can now access more detailed regulatory information through StartingBlocks.gov.au, following updates that came into effect this week.

2025-09-02 10:17:28

by Fiona Alston

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NQF child safety changes now in effect: 1 September 2025

From today, 1 September 2025, strengthened child safety regulations under the National Quality Framework (NQF) are in effect for all early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.

2025-09-01 06:55:33

by Fiona Alston

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National reforms to child safety in early learning: A message from Minister Jess Walsh

Minister for Early Childhood Education Jess Walsh has shared the following exclusive piece with The Sector, coinciding with the Australian Government’s rollout of a $189 million reform package to strengthen child safety in early learning. In her message, Minister Walsh speaks directly to the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector about why these reforms matter, and the vital role the workforce plays in ensuring every child experiences safe, high-quality education and care.

2025-08-28 06:36:43

by Fiona Alston

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Senate Inquiry launched into quality and safety of early childhood education and care

On the first day of the resumed Federal Parliament, the Australian Greens secured the establishment of a Senate Inquiry into the quality and safety of early childhood education and care (ECEC).

2025-08-27 09:00:39

by Fiona Alston

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Queensland Government leads national child safety reform in early childhood sector

The Queensland Government has reaffirmed its national leadership in child safety reform, announcing a suite of new measures to strengthen protections for children in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.

2025-08-26 08:00:26

by Fiona Alston

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National reforms to child safety in early learning: A message from Minister Jess Walsh

2025-08-28 06:36:43

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NQF child safety changes now in effect: 1 September 2025

2025-09-01 06:55:33

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Goodstart honours outgoing Chief Children’s Officer, announces new appointee 

2025-09-01 09:03:04

by Fiona Alston