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ACECQA highlights resources to strengthen child safety and quality practice
As early childhood education and care (ECEC) services navigate a period of unprecedented pressure and change, the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has reinforced its commitment to upholding the principles of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and supporting those who work tirelessly to deliver safe, high-quality care for the 1.4 million children attending services each day.
2025-08-07 10:27:16
by Fiona Alston
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Parliament passes Direct Gap Fee legislation: Key changes for FDC and IHC from 1 January 2026
The Australian Government’s legislation for direct collection of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) gap fees has officially passed Parliament, marking a significant shift in administrative and financial responsibilities for Family Day Care (FDC) and In Home Care (IHC) services.
2025-08-07 09:39:41
by Fiona Alston
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New federal legislation strengthens safety in early childhood education and care
The Early Childhood Education and Care (Strengthening Regulation of Early Education) Bill 2025 has passed federal parliament, marking a significant step forward in reinforcing child safety across the ECEC sector.
2025-08-04 10:36:40
by Fiona Alston
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Strengthening safeguarding: 5 practical steps centres can take
Culture change doesn’t happen overnight, but safeguarding improvements can start today. The technology exists. The solutions are proven. Smart organisations are already implementing them. The question for every centre leader is simple: What will you turn on this week to better protect the children in your care?
2025-07-31 09:00:21
by Fiona Alston
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Child Safety in early learning: From shared struggles to a practical solution
Every service leader has asked themselves at some point: ‘Are we doing enough to keep our children safe?’ It’s a question that lingers, that fear, the quiet anxiety of missing something is one we know too well.
2025-07-29 09:30:04
by Fiona Alston
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Talking to babies: New research highlights the power of two-way communication
2025-08-05 10:41:33
by Fiona Alston
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From storytime to strong foundations: How picture books support social and emotional learning in the early years
2025-08-05 09:00:34
by Fiona Alston
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Belonging by design reimagining early learning for neurodiverse children: From safe spaces to true belonging
2025-07-30 07:30:50
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