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Is your service ready? Key updates to Queensland kindergarten funding in 2026

Queensland’s Kindergarten Funding program continues to evolve as a key mechanism to expand access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC). From 1 January 2026, updated funding category guidelines and funding essentials will take effect, building on the reforms introduced in 2025 and reinforcing the state’s commitment to free kindergarten for all Queensland families.

Mandatory national child safety training goes live in February 2026: Register now via Geccko

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers and professionals across Australia are being urged to register for Geccko, ahead of the mandatory national child safety training rollout commencing 27 February 2026.

Children’s Services Award changes finalised to address gender-based undervaluation

Major NQF child safety reforms take effect ahead of further changes in early 2026

Significant legislative changes designed to strengthen child safety, accountability and workforce oversight across early childhood education and care (ECEC) services have begun rolling out nationally, following passage of the Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Child Safety) Act 2025.

EdGrants Online to deliver smarter grants management for early childhood services

A new digital platform for managing early childhood program grants will launch across Queensland in January 2026, promising faster submissions, real-time updates and stronger data security.