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Wage determinations for ECEC sector published, confirming pay increases from 1 July
Early childhood educators, teachers and service leaders will receive increased pay from 1 July 2025, following the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) publication of the 2025 wage determinations.
2025-06-20 06:19:03
by Isabella Southwell
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Queensland launches $37.5 million pilot to deliver free health checks in kindergartens
Children attending kindergarten in Townsville will be the first in Queensland to benefit from free, on-site health checks, as part of a $37.5 million pilot program announced ahead of the 2025–26 State Budget.
2025-06-19 11:57:45
by Fiona Alston
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New ACECQA child safety guides support upcoming regulation changes
As part of its response to the 2023 National Child Safety Review, the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has released two new resources to support early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers in strengthening child safety across services.
2025-06-19 08:00:45
by Fiona Alston
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The Sector responds: child safety reforms welcome, but deeper structural change is essential
The Albanese Government’s newly announced suite of child safety measures mandating 24-hour reporting of abuse, banning vapes in services, and introducing tighter technology use has been broadly welcomed by the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.
2025-06-19 07:20:30
by Fiona Alston
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New AEDC data provides national insight into early childhood development
The latest results from the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) offer an important snapshot of how young children are faring as they enter their first year of full-time school providing insights that can shape early childhood education and care (ECEC) programs and policies across the country.
2025-06-19 07:09:50
by Fiona Alston
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Beyond compliance: embedding child safety in everyday ECEC practice
2025-06-17 08:30:13
by Fiona Alston
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How early years practitioners can support children from various backgrounds with their transition to school
2025-06-17 08:53:26
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New AEDC data provides national insight into early childhood development
2025-06-19 07:09:50
by Fiona Alston
