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Calls grow for national early childhood safeguarding register to strengthen child protection

Calls are mounting across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector for a unified, national safeguarding system that enables approved providers to identify individuals who have been subject to disciplinary action, performance management, or child protection-related investigations even if they hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).

2025-07-14 10:13:51

by Fiona Alston

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Early childhood sector fast-tracked into Queensland's reportable conduct scheme

Queensland’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) services will be among the first to come under the state's new Reportable Conduct Scheme, with the Crisafulli Government advancing the sector’s inclusion to commence from 1 July 2026.

2025-07-11 08:49:06

by Fiona Alston

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ACA Qld welcomes decisive action on child safety following sector-wide concerns

In response to recent and distressing allegations of child abuse within early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings, the Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland (ACA Qld) has publicly welcomed strong and immediate action from the Queensland Government. A high-level roundtable convened in Far North Queensland this week has marked a significant step in uniting peak bodies and policymakers around a shared commitment to child safety.

2025-07-11 08:30:59

by Fiona Alston

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Queensland childcare sector under scrutiny amid safety concerns

An urgent roundtable convened by Queensland Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek has brought to light pressing issues within the state's early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, following recent allegations of child abuse in Victoria.

2025-07-10 08:00:20

by Fiona Alston

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Adelaide early learning centre under investigation for image handling practices

The Education Standards Board (ESB) of South Australia is investigating Little Shining Stars Early Learning Centre in Klemzig following concerns about the inappropriate storage of images documenting children’s injuries and nappy rash.

2025-07-10 07:30:10

by Fiona Alston

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Honouring the quiet magic of early childhood

2025-07-11 09:15:00

by Fiona Alston

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Safety starts with supervision: responding to real risks in ECEC

2025-07-07 10:30:58

by Fiona Alston

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Spot checks, CCTV and scrutiny of Working With Children Checks: sector responds to child safety crisis

2025-07-07 07:15:26

by Fiona Alston