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Free health screening initiative for early years: Healthy Kindy Kids

The Queensland Government program, Healthy Kindy Kids, is being rolled out to support children in approved kindergarten programs across the State through free on‑site health and developmental checks.

2025-11-20 07:15:28

by Fiona Alston

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National continuous checking system to support national WWCC reform

The Australian Government has announced an investment of $37 million over five years to support the national reform of the Working with Children Check (WWCC) system. The funding will underpin the development of a national framework named the National Continuous Checking Capability (NCCC), which is designed to provide continuous, near‑real‑time monitoring of criminal‑history information for WWCC holders.

2025-11-19 07:00:45

by Fiona Alston

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Workforce is the key to building child-safe environments:Joint Statement from Not-for-Profit Early Childhood Education and Care Providers to changes to National Law

As leaders of some of Australia’s largest not-for-profit early learning providers, we welcome the National Law changes being considered by the Victorian Parliament this week as a positive step forward for parents and the early childhood sector.

2025-11-19 06:45:42

by Fiona Alston

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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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Free health screening initiative for early years: Healthy Kindy Kids

National continuous checking system to support national WWCC reform

Workforce is the key to building child-safe environments:Joint Statement from Not-for-Profit Early Childhood Education and Care Providers to changes to National Law

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

Fair Work Act amended to protect grieving parents

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