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National funding expands support for child sexual abuse victims and early intervention

Content warning: This article discusses child sexual abuse. It may be distressing for some readers. Support services are listed at the end of the article.

2025-11-11 07:30:33

by Fiona Alston

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Fair Work Act amended to protect grieving parents

This article discusses sensitive content related to stillbirth and infant loss, which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

2025-11-07 09:00:12

by Fiona Alston

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Reforms now in force across NSW early learning sector

From 6 November 2025, new reforms in New South Wales have come into force, introducing mandatory transparency measures and banning the use of personal mobile devices in early learning settings steps designed to strengthen child safety, support informed decision-making by families, and ensure consistent regulatory oversight.

2025-11-07 08:41:56

by Fiona Alston

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From schools to services: Extending anti-bullying reform into early learning

The release of the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review Final Report has brought national attention to the urgent need for consistent, timely and effective responses to bullying across Australia’s school systems. With $10 million in federal funding committed to implementing the report’s recommendations, including teacher resources, parent support and public awareness campaigns, the policy momentum is clear. But while the review targets school-aged children, the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector also has a critical role to play.

2025-11-06 06:55:47

by Fiona Alston

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Policy momentum for early learning: Why think tanks are turning the tide on quality and safety

As national debate around early childhood education intensifies, influential voices outside the traditional education sector are joining the call for reform. One example is the Centre for Policy Development (CPD), which recently made submissions to federal inquiries focused on early childhood education quality and safety. Their engagement represents a shift in how early learning is framed: no longer solely an education or workforce issue, but a critical lever for wellbeing, equity, and long-term social and economic outcomes.

2025-11-06 06:17:44

by Fiona Alston

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