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Emergency Action Notices issued to three South Australian ECEC services over mobile device management concerns
Three early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in South Australia have been issued Emergency Action Notices by the Education Standards Board (ESB) following findings of non-compliance related to mobile device use, child protection, and adherence to policies and procedures.
2025-12-18 06:31:16
by Fiona Alston
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Stop scrolling – New videos upskilling parents
Parenting is the ultimate learn-on-the-job gig. That’s why Raising Children Network has launched a series of videos to give Australian parents and carers quick and entertaining ways to get trusted answers to common parenting questions.
2025-12-17 07:30:27
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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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Children’s Services Award changes finalised to address gender-based undervaluation
2025-12-12 06:58:10
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
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When did it start to go wrong?
2025-12-18 08:00:46
by Fiona Alston
