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Approved provider fined after child escapes service twice in one day
In one of the most serious child safety enforcement actions this year, the approved provider for Day One Early Learning, Morayfield, has been fined $13,500 following a distressing incident where a three-year-old child escaped the service twice in a single day.
2025-12-17 07:15:53
by Fiona Alston
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Is your service ready? Key updates to Queensland kindergarten funding in 2026
Queensland’s Kindergarten Funding program continues to evolve as a key mechanism to expand access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC). From 1 January 2026, updated funding category guidelines and funding essentials will take effect, building on the reforms introduced in 2025 and reinforcing the state’s commitment to free kindergarten for all Queensland families.
2025-12-17 07:00:15
by Fiona Alston
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The year in review: 2025's most impactful ECEC news stories and shifts
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector has reached new defining moments.
2025-12-16 07:32:18
by Fiona Alston
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Mandatory national child safety training goes live in February 2026: Register now via Geccko
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers and professionals across Australia are being urged to register for Geccko, ahead of the mandatory national child safety training rollout commencing 27 February 2026.
2025-12-12 08:01:48
by Fiona Alston
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Community-led early learning service opens in Alice Springs to support First Nations children
A new early childhood education and care service has opened in Alice Springs, increasing access to high-quality, culturally responsive education for local First Nations families.
2025-12-12 07:34:17
by Fiona Alston
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Children’s Services Award changes finalised to address gender-based undervaluation
2025-12-12 06:58:10
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Caring for children after community tragedy
2025-12-15 08:28:17
by Fiona Alston
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The year in review: 2025's most impactful ECEC news stories and shifts
2025-12-16 07:32:18
by Fiona Alston
