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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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A new learning journey for Early Years policy: Listening, learning and leading with impact
A new learning program is inviting how Early Years policy is shaped and delivered. It’s about putting lived experience, peer learning and adaptive leadership at the centre and creating the space for real reform.
2025-08-08 09:15:29
by Fiona Alston

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ACECQA highlights resources to strengthen child safety and quality practice
As early childhood education and care (ECEC) services navigate a period of unprecedented pressure and change, the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has reinforced its commitment to upholding the principles of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and supporting those who work tirelessly to deliver safe, high-quality care for the 1.4 million children attending services each day.
2025-08-07 10:27:16
by Fiona Alston

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South Australia moves to strengthen child safety in early learning amid national concern
The South Australian Government is urgently investigating options to accelerate a ban on mobile phones and other personal electronic devices in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.
2025-07-07 09:00:14
by Fiona Alston
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2025-08-19 08:30:22
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