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Major provider faces enforcement action as regulators step in over safety concerns

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Major provider faces enforcement action as regulators step in over safety concerns

In Victoria, the newly established Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) has filed five charges against G8 Education Limited over an incident at Community Kids Hoppers Crossing Early Education Centre, where a child with diagnosed disabilities exited the service unaccompanied and was later found in the middle of a busy road.

2026-01-29 09:14:10

by Fiona Alston

Transporting children: Training video and resources reinforces critical safety practices for ECEC services

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Transporting children: Training video and resources reinforces critical safety practices for ECEC services

Approved providers and educators transporting children as part of their early childhood education and care (ECEC) service operations are being urged to revisit transport safety procedures, supported by an updated training video designed to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.

2026-01-29 05:30:58

by Fiona Alston

QLD Child safety reform resources and training available for ECEC services

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QLD Child safety reform resources and training available for ECEC services

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are encouraged to explore new resources designed to support the implementation of strengthened child safety laws across all states and territories.

2026-01-27 08:30:12

by Fiona Alston

Implementing the Child Safe Standards in Early Childhood Education and Care

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Implementing the Child Safe Standards in Early Childhood Education and Care

All early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in NSW are now required to implement the Child Safe Standards as part of the NSW Child Safe Scheme. These standards provide a framework to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and are designed to help ECEC providers embed a culture of safety across their policies, practices, and day-to-day operations.

2026-01-27 08:15:23

by Fiona Alston

VECRA issues Emergency Action Notice over unsafe sleep practices

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VECRA issues Emergency Action Notice over unsafe sleep practices

The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) has issued an Emergency Action Notice to Chawla Group AU PTY LTD, the approved provider operating Kindoo Childcare Centre in Ferntree Gully, following the identification of serious non-compliance relating to unsafe sleep and rest practices.

2026-01-27 08:00:19

by Fiona Alston

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VECRA issues Emergency Action Notice over unsafe sleep practices

2026-01-27 08:00:19

by Fiona Alston

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Ratios versus environments: Why ECEC quality reform must treat staffing and space as one system

2026-01-28 07:30:13

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Family-owned Childcare business welcomes back Subiaco community after devastating fire

2026-01-27 11:30:33

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