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Narragunnawali Awards 2025 Winners announced

Collaboration delivers early speech and language support

Trauma-informed care at the heart of Connie Benn ELC’s VEYA winners success

As one of the standout finalists in the Department of Education’s 2025 Victorian Early Years Awards (VEYA), Connie Benn Early Learning Centre (Connie Benn ELC) has been recognised for its trauma-informed approach to early education and its steadfast commitment to supporting families facing complex challenges. Rachel Dike, the Fitzroy Precinct Early Years Coordinator and Olivia Moloney Brown, Fitzroy Precinct Early Years Educational Leader sat down with The Sector to share how their whole-of-family model, grounded in educator reflection, strong community partnerships and inclusive, therapeutic practice is making a powerful difference in the lives of children and families in Melbourne’s inner north.

A turning point for market confidence

G8 Education Limited (ASX: GEM), one of Australia’s largest listed early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers, has experienced a significant decline in market performance over the past 12 months.

Advocacy in action: Children take the lead at HazelGrove Early Education

At HazelGrove Early Education, a dedicated Children’s Committee is transforming the role of children from passive participants to active advocates. Through child-led projects on safety, fairness and inclusion, these young learners are building leadership, empathy and agency from the ground up.