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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
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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Supervision and team culture: Safeguarding trust through shared responsibility
2025-09-09 07:26:32
by Fiona Alston
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Understanding ACECQA’s National Decision Tree: guidance for approved providers, persons with management control and educators
2025-09-08 09:39:57
by Fiona Alston
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Goodstart strengthens child safeguarding with new investment and initiatives
2025-09-08 07:50:06
by Fiona Alston
