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National continuous checking system to support national WWCC reform

The Australian Government has announced an investment of $37 million over five years to support the national reform of the Working with Children Check (WWCC) system. The funding will underpin the development of a national framework named the National Continuous Checking Capability (NCCC), which is designed to provide continuous, near‑real‑time monitoring of criminal‑history information for WWCC holders.

2025-11-19 07:00:45

by Fiona Alston

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Workforce is the key to building child-safe environments:Joint Statement from Not-for-Profit Early Childhood Education and Care Providers to changes to National Law

As leaders of some of Australia’s largest not-for-profit early learning providers, we welcome the National Law changes being considered by the Victorian Parliament this week as a positive step forward for parents and the early childhood sector.

2025-11-19 06:45:42

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Fair Work Act amended to protect grieving parents

This article discusses sensitive content related to stillbirth and infant loss, which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

2025-11-07 09:00:12

by Fiona Alston

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Reforms now in force across NSW early learning sector

From 6 November 2025, new reforms in New South Wales have come into force, introducing mandatory transparency measures and banning the use of personal mobile devices in early learning settings steps designed to strengthen child safety, support informed decision-making by families, and ensure consistent regulatory oversight.

2025-11-07 08:41:56

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Q&A: Supporting Queensland’s ECEC sector through new child safety reforms

From 1 January 2026, Queensland’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector will operate under the new Child Safe Organisations Act. To help providers navigate this change, the Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland (ACA Qld) is launching a series of free webinars on Child Safe Standards. This is an extension of the Safe Spaces, Strong Voices in-person development days.

2025-11-07 07:30:38

by Fiona Alston

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National continuous checking system to support national WWCC reform

Workforce is the key to building child-safe environments:Joint Statement from Not-for-Profit Early Childhood Education and Care Providers to changes to National Law

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Q&A: Supporting Queensland’s ECEC sector through new child safety reforms

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