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School readiness slipping despite ECEC gains, research shows
New research suggests that while participation in early learning has increased across Australia, the proportion of children developmentally on track at the start of school is declining, prompting concern across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.
2025-09-15 12:09:24
by Fiona Alston
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KU’s Megan Dodds named finalist in 2025 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards
KU Children’s Services is proud to announce that Megan Dodds, Director of KU Corrimal East Preschool, has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2025 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards.
2025-09-15 10:22:14
by Fiona Alston
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Largest gathering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family and children’s leaders set to drive national reform
The largest national gathering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family and children’s leaders, advocates and change-makers will converge in Meanjin/Brisbane from 7–9 October for SNAICC’25.
2025-09-15 10:11:45
by Fiona Alston
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Goodstart marks milestone year in reconciliation journey
Goodstart Early Learning has marked a major milestone in its reconciliation journey, completing the first year of delivery of its second expanded Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2024–2027, its most ambitious plan yet.
2025-09-15 09:59:28
by Fiona Alston
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Bravehearts Day: Standing together to protect children
Today, 12 September, early childhood services and communities across Australia will pause to recognise Bravehearts Day, a national day dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support child protection.
2025-09-12 08:00:39
by Fiona Alston
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Early Childhood Educators’ Day 2025: Celebrating the dedication of Australia’s early learning workforce
2025-09-03 07:39:43
by Fiona Alston
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How can we harness the wisdom of survivors in the design of services and policy?
2025-09-02 09:35:00
by Fiona Alston
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Through my eyes: A little thank you on Early Childhood Educators’ Day
2025-09-03 07:30:33
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