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Karridale Family Day Care educator wins again
Karridale Family Day Care business owner Jacquelin Sims has been recognised at the Family Day Care Australia, Excellence in Family Day Care Awards 2025. Jacquelin won the 2025 Regional Educator Award for Bunbury & Southwest, operating under the banner of the Y WA with her family day care service, Little Blue House Family Day Care. Jacquelin was one of 74 regional educator winners recognised across the country, and one of only 14 educators recognised from WA.
2025-09-18 10:00:12
by Fiona Alston

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ECEC in focus: Journey Early Learning commitment to educators and child success
At a time when early childhood educators across Australia are navigating ongoing challenges, Journey Early Learning is investing in connection, collaboration and professional growth through its Community of Practice (CoP) meetings, a unique initiative designed to uplift and empower educators at every stage of their career.
2025-09-18 08:30:08
by Fiona Alston

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Professional learning reimagined: Victoria’s new Teaching Excellence Approach for early learning
The Victorian Department of Education has launched a landmark investment in Victoria’s early childhood professionals to enhance teaching practice in early childhood education through offering tailored, evidence-informed professional learning supports.
2025-09-18 08:00:25
by Fiona Alston

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Childcare worker charged following incident at Kelso service
A childcare worker has been charged with reckless wounding following an incident involving a four-year-old child at an early childhood education and care (ECEC) service in Kelso, near Bathurst, New South Wales.
2025-09-18 07:00:49
by Fiona Alston

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Safety in focus: LPBD Conference sessions explore neuroscience, cyber identity and trauma-informed practice
This year’s Little People, Big Dreams (LPBD) Conference features a powerful suite of sessions addressing digital safety, trauma-informed practice and emotional wellbeing, helping early years professionals navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.
2025-09-17 06:57:27
by Fiona Alston
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Empowering safeguarding in early childhood: ECA’s comprehensive resource suite
2025-09-11 07:00:57
by Fiona Alston

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Supervision and team culture: Safeguarding trust through shared responsibility
2025-09-09 07:26:32
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Largest gathering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family and children’s leaders set to drive national reform
2025-09-15 10:11:45
by Fiona Alston