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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

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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

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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

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Sector responds to new child safety training closures: Clarity welcomed, challenges raised

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers have welcomed national reforms aimed at strengthening child safety through mandated staff training, but concerns remain about implementation and communication ahead of 2026.

2025-12-04 07:00:39

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

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Fair Work Commission confirms forced resignation grounds in case involving early learning provider

2025-12-08 07:30:23

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Funding agreement reached on preschools

2025-12-09 08:46:06

by Fiona Alston