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NSW Government introduces landmark early childhood reforms to put child safety first

The NSW Government has introduced landmark legislation to the NSW Parliament, marking the most significant reform to early childhood education and care (ECEC) regulation in 15 years.

2025-09-10 08:40:30

by Fiona Alston

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Queensland childcare service suspended amid serious compliance concerns

A centre-based early learning service in Brisbane has had its service approval suspended after the Regulatory Authority identified serious breaches of the National Law and Regulations.

2025-09-10 05:38:22

by Fiona Alston

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Understanding ACECQA’s National Decision Tree: guidance for approved providers, persons with management control and educators

Deciding whether and how to notify the regulatory authority under the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations can sometimes be complex. The ACECQA National Decision Tree (NDT) is an interactive online tool that continues to support approved providers, nominated supervisors and educators to navigate reporting obligations with confidence.

2025-09-08 09:39:57

by Fiona Alston

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Supporting safe collection and arrival practices

A recent incident in a Sydney childcare centre, now under investigation by the NSW Early Childhood Education and Care Regulatory Authority, has drawn attention to the critical importance of robust delivery, collection and arrival procedures in early childhood education and care (ECEC). 

2025-09-08 08:24:52

by Fiona Alston

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Balancing child safety and practice: sector responds to device ban

New child safety regulations are now in force across Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, following the implementation of national reforms that commenced on 1  September 2025.

2025-09-05 08:00:28

by Fiona Alston

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Supervision and team culture: Safeguarding trust through shared responsibility

2025-09-09 07:26:32

by Fiona Alston

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Early Childhood Education Minister Jess Walsh honours educators with message of recognition and reform

2025-09-03 08:17:59

by Fiona Alston

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Through my eyes: A little thank you on Early Childhood Educators’ Day

2025-09-03 07:30:33

by Fiona Alston