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Urgent childcare reforms among federal priorities as parliament returns
As the 48th Parliament of Australia opens for the first time since the May federal election, the Albanese Government has flagged childcare reform as a top priority, alongside delivering on other key commitments.
2025-07-21 07:30:32
by Fiona Alston
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The silent oath: Why child protection is personal for every educator
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2025-07-17 09:00:31
by Fiona Alston
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Calls grow for national early childhood safeguarding register to strengthen child protection
Calls are mounting across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector for a unified, national safeguarding system that enables approved providers to identify individuals who have been subject to disciplinary action, performance management, or child protection-related investigations even if they hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
2025-07-14 10:13:51
by Fiona Alston
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Early childhood sector fast-tracked into Queensland's reportable conduct scheme
Queensland’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) services will be among the first to come under the state's new Reportable Conduct Scheme, with the Crisafulli Government advancing the sector’s inclusion to commence from 1 July 2026.
2025-07-11 08:49:06
by Fiona Alston
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ACA Qld welcomes decisive action on child safety following sector-wide concerns
In response to recent and distressing allegations of child abuse within early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings, the Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland (ACA Qld) has publicly welcomed strong and immediate action from the Queensland Government. A high-level roundtable convened in Far North Queensland this week has marked a significant step in uniting peak bodies and policymakers around a shared commitment to child safety.
2025-07-11 08:30:59
by Fiona Alston
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Honouring the quiet magic of early childhood
2025-07-11 09:15:00
by Fiona Alston
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Quality knows no gender: A national call to support male educators in early childhood education
2025-07-16 09:30:20
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2025-07-17 09:00:31
by Fiona Alston