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Child safeguarding failures in Queensland: Key findings and reform directions from the 2025 systemic review
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2025-12-09 07:00:56
by Fiona Alston
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Sector responds to new child safety training closures: Clarity welcomed, challenges raised
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers have welcomed national reforms aimed at strengthening child safety through mandated staff training, but concerns remain about implementation and communication ahead of 2026.
2025-12-04 07:00:39
by Fiona Alston
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NSW launches compliance blitz to enforce transparency reforms in early learning services
Early childhood services across New South Wales are facing increased scrutiny as the NSW Early Childhood Regulator enforces new transparency laws introduced to protect children and inform families.
2025-11-24 07:30:35
by Fiona Alston
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A new era for ECEC: From passive stakeholders to active architects of change
In recent times, the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector has quietly begun to reshape its relationship with policy and regulation. The shift is subtle but significant: rather than being the passive recipients of top‑down mandates or reactive critics, services, educators and leaders are increasingly dialoguing constructively with governments, contributing sector insight to critical reforms. This is not a turning point defined by protest or conflict, but one characterised by participation, consultation and co‑shaping.
2025-10-15 07:15:50
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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Fair Work Commission confirms forced resignation grounds in case involving early learning provider
2025-12-08 07:30:23
by Fiona Alston
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How one teacher is using Little J & Big Cuz to build empathy, understanding and confidence in First Nations learning
2025-12-08 07:15:19
by Fiona Alston
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Funding agreement reached on preschools
2025-12-09 08:46:06
by Fiona Alston
