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Reaffirming trust and safety: ‘Day One’ leadership amid the NSW ECEC inquiry
The parliamentary inquiry into New South Wales’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is underway, with key stakeholders providing evidence during public hearings held on 13 and 14 August.
2025-08-15 08:00:25
by Fiona Alston

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ACECQA progresses Inclusive Capability Project with first consultative workshop
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has commenced its Inclusive Capability Project, hosting the first consultative workshop in June to inform the development of a new Inclusive Practice Framework for early childhood education and care (ECEC).
2025-08-12 09:15:16
by Fiona Alston

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Strengthening child safety in ECEC:NSW Early Childhood Education available resources
Across Australia, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are required to embed Child Safe Standards into their culture, policies, and daily practice.
2025-08-12 09:02:34
by Fiona Alston

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A new learning journey for Early Years policy: Listening, learning and leading with impact
A new learning program is inviting how Early Years policy is shaped and delivered. It’s about putting lived experience, peer learning and adaptive leadership at the centre and creating the space for real reform.
2025-08-08 09:15:29
by Fiona Alston

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$84 million Preschool Boost fund launched to support South Australia’s youngest learners
More than 200 early childhood education and care services across South Australia will benefit from a new $84 million Preschool Boost initiative, designed to strengthen developmental outcomes for children in the critical years before school.
2025-08-07 11:02:09
by Fiona Alston
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Free national training launched to support allergy-safe, nutritious food in ECEC
2025-08-11 09:27:40
by Fiona Alston

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2025 Early Childhood Educators Day celebration preparations get underway
2025-08-12 09:00:11
by Fiona Alston

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ACECQA highlights resources to strengthen child safety and quality practice
2025-08-07 10:27:16
by Fiona Alston