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Greens amendments close critical child protection loophole affecting ECEC workforce
A significant legislative amendment passed in the New South Wales Parliament will strengthen child protection measures within the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, following advocacy from the Greens.
2025-09-19 06:09:25
by Fiona Alston
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Preventing grooming in early childhood settings: Building a safeguarding culture
Every day, parents across Australia place their trust in early childhood education and care centres. They do so with the belief that their children will be nurtured, cared for, and most importantly kept safe.
2025-09-16 07:45:10
by Fiona Alston
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What to do if you receive a compliance notice
When an early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider is issued a compliance notice, it signals that the Department of Education believes there has been non‑compliance under the Family Assistance Law (FAL) or associated regulations. Understanding what a notice means, how to respond, and your obligations is essential for maintaining provider status, funding, and trust. This article lays out what providers need to know and do.
2025-09-16 07:30:29
by Fiona Alston
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Strengthening governance and practice: Free ELAA resources to support services
Effective governance, workforce planning, and child safety are foundational to trust and quality in early childhood services. ELAA’s collection of free, high‑quality resources, continuously maintained and developed with expert input, provides tangible support to Approved Providers, Committees of Management, educational leaders, and sector managers.
2025-09-12 07:15:09
by Fiona Alston
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Queensland approved provider fined $38,000 after child left unattended on bus
An approved provider in Queensland has been fined $38,000 following an incident where a four-year-old child was left unsupervised on a service-operated bus for approximately 90 minutes after an excursion.
2025-09-11 07:00:31
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Government introduces landmark early childhood reforms to put child safety first
2025-09-10 08:40:30
by Fiona Alston
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What to do if you receive a compliance notice
2025-09-16 07:30:29
by Fiona Alston
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Empowering safeguarding in early childhood: ECA’s comprehensive resource suite
2025-09-11 07:00:57
by Fiona Alston
