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Calls grow for national early childhood safeguarding register to strengthen child protection
Calls are mounting across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector for a unified, national safeguarding system that enables approved providers to identify individuals who have been subject to disciplinary action, performance management, or child protection-related investigations even if they hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
2025-07-14 10:13:51
by Fiona Alston
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$3.3m investment strengthens family-based care in South Australia
The Malinauskas Government has announced an additional $3.3 million to expand two programs that support family-based care for children and young people, helping to divert them from residential placements and strengthen connections to kin and community.
2025-07-14 09:29:31
by Fiona Alston
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Grant opportunity: Supporting services responding to child sexual abuse and harmful sexual behaviours
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2025-07-11 09:30:23
by Fiona Alston
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Early childhood sector fast-tracked into Queensland's reportable conduct scheme
Queensland’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) services will be among the first to come under the state's new Reportable Conduct Scheme, with the Crisafulli Government advancing the sector’s inclusion to commence from 1 July 2026.
2025-07-11 08:49:06
by Fiona Alston
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Minister Jess Walsh signals urgent action on safety and oversight in early learning
In the wake of serious child safety concerns in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education, Senator Jess Walsh, has confirmed that the Albanese Government will introduce new legislation to withdraw Commonwealth funding from providers that consistently prioritise profit over children’s safety.
2025-07-11 08:45:01
by Fiona Alston
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Honouring the quiet magic of early childhood
2025-07-11 09:15:00
by Fiona Alston
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Minister Jess Walsh signals urgent action on safety and oversight in early learning
2025-07-11 08:45:01
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Applications now open for professional development and paid practicum support in early childhood sector
2025-07-15 10:13:49
by Fiona Alston
