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Major NQF child safety reforms take effect ahead of further changes in early 2026
Significant legislative changes designed to strengthen child safety, accountability and workforce oversight across early childhood education and care (ECEC) services have begun rolling out nationally, following passage of the Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Child Safety) Act 2025.
2025-12-11 06:00:36
by Fiona Alston
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NQF Annual Report 2025: Quality gains continue, but sector faces compliance pressures and persistent equity gaps
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has released its ninth Annual Performance Report on the National Quality Framework (NQF), confirming the sector’s steady upward trajectory in quality while highlighting rising compliance pressures, persistent equity gaps, and a renewed national focus on safety and workforce development.
2025-12-10 07:21:19
by Fiona Alston
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Funding agreement reached on preschools
In a timely move welcomed by the early childhood sector, the Albanese Government has acted swiftly to advance national reform efforts and support preschool participation across Australia.
2025-12-09 08:46:06
by Fiona Alston
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Have your say: Nationwide CCTV assessment in early childhood education and care
Governments across Australia are working together to strengthen child safety and wellbeing in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. As part of this commitment, Education Ministers have agreed to conduct a national assessment of closed-circuit television (CCTV) use in up to 300 ECEC services across the country.
2025-12-09 08:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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National reforms spark targeted child safety response in the NT’s early learning sector
The Northern Territory has launched a dedicated child safety education and training strategy for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, aligning with national reforms and placing a clear focus on supporting staff to build and maintain child-safe environments.
2025-12-04 07:15:50
by Fiona Alston
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Fair Work Commission confirms forced resignation grounds in case involving early learning provider
2025-12-08 07:30:23
by Fiona Alston
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How one teacher is using Little J & Big Cuz to build empathy, understanding and confidence in First Nations learning
2025-12-08 07:15:19
by Fiona Alston
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Funding agreement reached on preschools
2025-12-09 08:46:06
by Fiona Alston
