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Self-assessment tool empowers businesses to strengthen child safeguarding practices

The On Us coalition, led by the Australian Childhood Foundation, has launched a free, easy-to-use self-assessment tool to help businesses identify and address potential risks to children’s safety. Designed for organisations of all sizes and industries including those not working directly with children, the tool takes just 20 minutes to complete and provides a personalised report to guide meaningful action.

2025-06-16 10:25:46

by Fiona Alston

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Gobbagombalin Angels Paradise early learning service to close a second time following identification of unacceptable risks

Gobbagombalin's Angels Paradise Early Education Centre will cease operations at the end of June 2025, following the identification of risks deemed unacceptable by the service provider.

2025-06-13 09:15:43

by Fiona Alston

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Western Australia approved provider fined $16,000 in relation to 2024 serious incident

An approved provider in Mirrabooka, Western Australia, has been fined $16,000 following a serious incident in 2024 in which a child was left alone and unsupervised inside a closed early childhood education and care (ECEC) service.

2025-06-13 08:45:04

by Fiona Alston

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What the 1 July visa changes mean for the ECEC workforce

Visa changes taking effect from 1 July 2025 will affect skilled migration thresholds, student visa work entitlements and fee structures, with significant implications for early learning workforce planning and recruitment.

2025-06-12 13:16:10

by Isabella Southwell

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Class action investigation launched into long day care sector over safety and quality concerns

A national class action investigation has been launched into the long day care sector, with families invited to share experiences of inadequate supervision, safety breaches and poor-quality care between 2015 and 2024.

2025-06-12 12:38:11

by Isabella Southwell

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Out of ratio for a minute? What the Regulations says about educator breaks and brief absences in ECEC

2025-06-10 11:00:24

by Isabella Southwell

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Slowing down childcare: why Kaizen just makes sense 

2025-06-12 11:30:50

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Class action investigation launched into long day care sector over safety and quality concerns

2025-06-12 12:38:11

by Isabella Southwell