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Playground safety checks in early learning: Why regular equipment inspections matter in 2026

Recent reports of playground injuries in early learning settings have identified the critical role of routine playground inspections, as updated 2026 regulatory reforms place greater emphasis on child safety, risk management and service-level governance.

2026-01-19 07:30:49

by Fiona Alston

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Reforms risk failing as new data reveals $2.4b child-safety gap 

Child Safeguarding reforms have a real risk of failing as data exposes a $2.4 billion national cost exposure associated with safeguarding failures, according to new research released by Australia's only continuous credential verification platform, Oho.

2026-01-19 07:15:41

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Approved provider to be charged over serious child safety allegations in Victoria

The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) shall be bringing 13 criminal charges against Team Holiday Pty Ltd, trading as TeamKids, in relation to serious alleged breaches of the Education and Care Services National Law that may have placed children at risk.

2026-01-19 07:00:40

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NSW child-safety watchdog faces rising reportable conduct workload: What the latest data means for ECEC services

Recent NSW media coverage has again put the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) under the spotlight, focusing on whether the state’s child-safety systems are keeping pace with rising allegations and screening demands.

2026-01-16 07:35:37

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Standard 7.1 now explicitly embeds child safety: What “governance” needs to look like in 2026

A subtle wording change in the National Quality Standard (NQS) is sending a clear signal to approved providers and service leaders: child safety is not only a practice matter, it is a governance responsibility.

2026-01-16 07:15:42

by Fiona Alston

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Looking ahead: What the ECEC sector can expect in 2026

2026-01-12 07:15:47

by Fiona Alston

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Standard 7.1 now explicitly embeds child safety: What “governance” needs to look like in 2026

2026-01-16 07:15:42

by Fiona Alston

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Sustaining the spark: How early childhood leaders and educators can avoid burnout

2026-01-12 08:00:31

by Fiona Alston