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Where magic happens: The heart and power of early learning educators
In early learning, every moment matters. The most powerful teaching doesn’t always come from planned activities or structured programs, it happens in the quiet, everyday exchanges where educators are fully present with children.
2025-08-05 11:03:05
by Fiona Alston
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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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South Australia announces major OSHC sector reforms aimed at boosting quality and access
The South Australian Government is overhauling its approach to appointing out of school hours care (OSHC) providers in public schools, introducing reforms designed to enhance service quality, safety and accessibility for families.
2025-06-30 09:49:48
by Fiona Alston
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SA to open four new early years hubs as preschool reforms accelerate
South Australia will open four new early years hubs from Term 4, bringing forward its three-year-old preschool rollout. The investment also extends Kindy Care and adds more than 2,000 long day care places from 2026.
2025-06-09 11:36:52
by Isabella Southwell
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A dedication to fun: Karly Sheppard’s 20-year journey in OSHC leadership
After 20 years in Outside School Hours Care, Karly Sheppard now leads PCYC Queensland’s Fun Squad program, supporting 700 educators and more than 20,000 children through inclusive, play-based and wellbeing-focused services.
2025-05-20 12:18:03
by Isabella Southwell
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New federal legislation strengthens safety in early childhood education and care
2025-08-04 10:36:40
by Fiona Alston
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ACECQA updates workforce strategy dashboard, highlighting progress across ECEC sector
2025-08-01 09:29:47
by Fiona Alston
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Only About Children welcomes Donna Lee as Director of Early Childhood to executive team
2025-08-01 09:17:30
by Fiona Alston
