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WA invites public feedback on Phase 2 reforms to strengthen Working with Children Checks
Stakeholders who work with or care for children in Western Australia are invited to participate in a public consultation on Phase 2 reforms of the Working with Children (Screening) Act 2004. Led by the Department of Communities, the consultation seeks feedback on proposed changes designed to further strengthen protections for children across the state.
2025-08-28 07:15:21
by Fiona Alston

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Department expands compliance action register: 13 more services added
The Department of Education has expanded its new Enforcement Action Register, with an additional 13 early childhood education and care (ECEC) services now subject to compliance conditions under the strengthened regulatory powers that came into effect last month.
2025-08-22 09:48:50
by Fiona Alston

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Raising the Bar: 29 services face NQS deadlines amid Department oversight delays
As reported by The Sector the Department of Education has launched its first round of compliance actions under new strengthened regulatory powers, targeting 29 early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.
2025-08-21 10:17:07
by Fiona Alston

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First wave of compliance actions sees 30 ECEC services flagged under strengthened Commonwealth powers
The Department of Education has launched its first round of compliance actions under new regulatory powers, targeting 30 early childhood education and care (ECEC) services found to have persistently failed to meet national safety and quality standards.
2025-08-19 11:04:03
by Fiona Alston

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Strengthening child safety in ECEC:NSW Early Childhood Education available resources
Across Australia, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are required to embed Child Safe Standards into their culture, policies, and daily practice.
2025-08-12 09:02:34
by Fiona Alston
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Department expands compliance action register: 13 more services added
2025-08-22 09:48:50
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$189m reform package to strengthen safety and trust in early learning
2025-08-25 07:30:31
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Resilient children, connected brains: Professional learning that makes a difference
2025-08-26 09:00:01
by Fiona Alston