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Child hospitalised after drug ingestion at NSW family day care
A child has been hospitalised in critical condition after allegedly ingesting an illicit substance while in care at a family day care residence in New South Wales. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday 3 July, has led to the immediate suspension of the educator’s registration and prompted an ongoing investigation by multiple authorities, including the NSW Department of Education.
2025-07-09 09:00:49
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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ECEC Provider in Focus: Genesis Family Day Care Services
Genesis Family Day Care Services is a Canberra based Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved service which educates and cares for children from six weeks- 12 years of age.
2025-04-24 16:23:01
by Freya Lucas

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New Family Day Care for Rupanyup
A family day care (FDC) service will open at Dunmunkle Community Library Precinct in the regional Victorian community of Rupanyup, with Yarriambiack Shire councillors unanimously approving it at their March meeting.
2025-04-22 08:10:52
by Freya Lucas
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Jay Weatherill appointed to co-lead urgent review into childcare safety in Victoria
2025-07-07 07:24:04
by Fiona Alston

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Childcare provider restricts male educators from intimate care duties amid safety concerns
2025-07-07 07:35:44
by Fiona Alston

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New guidance supports child-safe assessments for ECEC students
2025-07-03 06:50:49
by Fiona Alston