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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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New National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People appointed
Professor Sue-Anne Hunter has been appointed as the new National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.
2025-08-04 10:12:39
by Fiona Alston
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Updated enforcement action and new infringement notices registers released
The Australian Government has updated the Enforcement Action Register and published a new Infringement Notices Register, providing detailed information on compliance activity within the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector under the Family Assistance Law (FAL).
2025-07-31 10:42:05
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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Could a four-day work week transform early childhood education in Australia?
The national conversation about a four-day work week is gathering momentum, with trials across Australia and globally showing improvements in wellbeing, productivity, and workforce retention. While the model is being explored primarily in corporate and office-based industries, its implications for early childhood education and care (ECEC)could be profound.
2025-07-30 07:45:14
by Fiona Alston
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Part-time provisions under review in Children’s Services Award and 10 other modern awards
2025-07-25 08:05:18
by Fiona Alston
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New mentoring initiative launched to support male educators in early childhood
2025-07-25 08:00:40
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Could a four-day work week transform early childhood education in Australia?
2025-07-30 07:45:14
by Fiona Alston
