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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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Major NQF child safety reforms take effect ahead of further changes in early 2026

Significant legislative changes designed to strengthen child safety, accountability and workforce oversight across early childhood education and care (ECEC) services have begun rolling out nationally, following passage of the Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Child Safety) Act 2025.

2025-12-11 06:00:36

by Fiona Alston

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Fair Work Commission confirms forced resignation grounds in case involving early learning provider

2025-12-08 07:30:23

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How one teacher is using Little J & Big Cuz to build empathy, understanding and confidence in First Nations learning

2025-12-08 07:15:19

by Fiona Alston