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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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New capability framework supports sector to embed Child Safe Standards
PeakCare Queensland has launched a new resource designed to strengthen the capacity of the child and family sector to deliver safe, accountable, and responsive services for children and young people.
2025-10-03 07:45:24
by Fiona Alston
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Building safer services: Understanding and developing a Child Safe Code of Conduct
The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) NSW has a practical guide to support organisations in writing and implementing a Child Safe Code of Conduct.
2025-10-03 07:15:52
by Fiona Alston
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Early help, lasting impact: the success of a Specialist Equipment Loan
2025-11-25 07:30:39
by Fiona Alston
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Landmark report warns wellbeing of Australian children at a crossroads
2025-11-25 07:00:53
by Fiona Alston
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EYS program delivers strong outcomes, but long-term funding remains critical
2025-11-25 07:45:35
by Fiona Alston
