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Belonging by design reimagining early learning for neurodiverse children: From safe spaces to true belonging
It began with a moment that changed the way I understood inclusion. I was in the classroom, quietly observing, when a disagreement between two children escalated. One of them, overwhelmed and on the edge of a meltdown, crawled under the craft table, wrapped himself in soft fabric, and began humming softly.
2025-07-30 07:30:50
by Fiona Alston
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Occupational therapy students join Broome early learning centre to strengthen early development
Children at a Broome early learning service have benefited from a new collaboration with university students, designed to boost developmental outcomes while supporting future allied health professionals.
2025-07-28 09:20:53
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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Several Bambini family day care services still closed after infant death review
Several Bambini Family Day Care services in Victoria remain closed more than three months after the death of a child in care prompted statewide regulatory action. The Department of Education continues to assess compliance with safe sleep standards before approving services to reopen.
2025-05-26 12:17:15
by Isabella Southwell
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Embedding child safety from day one: Northern Beaches Council FDC shares onboarding insights
Northern Beaches Council Family Day Care is embedding child safety into every stage of its onboarding process, combining face-to-face training, reflective practice and clear communication to support educators in home-based settings.
2025-05-12 12:42:54
by Isabella Southwell
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Childcare: When profit is the motivator, we should be worried
2025-07-28 08:49:16
by Fiona Alston
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New mentoring initiative launched to support male educators in early childhood
2025-07-25 08:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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Child Safety in early learning: From shared struggles to a practical solution
2025-07-29 09:30:04
by Fiona Alston