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ELAA calls for cultural shift and stronger national consistency in child safety reforms

Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) has called for a broader, more culturally embedded approach to child safety in its submission to the National Child Safety Review under the National Quality Framework (NQF), highlighting a series of recommendations aimed at ensuring safer and more inclusive early learning environments.

2025-06-18 08:15:42

by Fiona Alston

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Beyond compliance: embedding child safety in everyday ECEC practice

This article contains references to child sexual abuse, grooming and mandatory reporting, which may be distressing to some readers. Please take care when reading and seek support if needed.

2025-06-17 08:30:13

by Fiona Alston

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New national child safety reforms to take effect across ECEC from September 2025

From 1 September 2025, sweeping national reforms will strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Australia, with faster incident reporting, updated digital policies and clearer regulatory expectations.

2025-06-17 06:45:38

by Fiona Alston

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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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New national child safety reforms to take effect across ECEC from September 2025

2025-06-17 06:45:38

by Fiona Alston

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Clarifying the Workforce Retention Payment: facts, benefits and key deadlines

2025-06-12 11:46:55

by Fiona Alston

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2025–26 Child Care Subsidy changes: What families, centre managers and providers need to know

2025-06-12 11:30:40

by Isabella Southwell