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South Australia freehold early learning centre sale: What the Blair Athol deal highlights for ECEC in 2026

A South Australian freehold early learning centre at 381–387 Prospect Road, Blair Athol has been reported as sold and settled through XCommercial Melbourne in conjunction with CBRE. Separate property reporting states the site was sold to Sydney operator Bright Steps for $7.843 million. For ECEC leaders, the story highlights a 2026 reality: premises transactions sit alongside child safety and governance obligations, approved providers need documented due diligence on physical environment upkeep (Regulation 103), historical compliance actions, and readiness-to-operate systems. 

2026-01-20 07:00:03

by Fiona Alston

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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

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

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Australia’s population outlook: What it means for the early childhood sector

2026-01-13 08:00:47

by Fiona Alston

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Setting intentional goals for 2026: Supporting educators to grow, reflect and thrive

2026-01-14 06:46:06

by Fiona Alston