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Let’s not lose the word 'Children'
Across the early childhood profession, our language is constantly evolving. We reflect deeply on the words we use; how they shape identity, how they frame relationships, and how they influence the way children experience their world. Yet one quiet shift has been occurring in our sector, almost unnoticed: the gradual move away from the word children.
2025-12-18 07:45:13
by Fiona Alston
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Strengthening Early Childhood Education: Insights and reflections
With over 40 years of experience in early childhood education, I have witnessed firsthand the joys and challenges faced by families and educators across Australia. My journey has taken me through diverse settings, from bustling metropolitan centres to quiet regional communities, and from for-profit organisations to passionate not-for-profits. For eight years, I had the privilege of teaching at TAFE, preparing future educators to make a difference.
2025-12-18 07:30:05
by Fiona Alston
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Celebrating excellence across Australia: Insights from the 2025 Affinity award winners
Each year, the Affinity Education Awards provide a powerful platform to recognise the educators driving quality and care across. The 2025 ceremony, held in December, celebrated outstanding educators, centre leaders, support staff and teams making a difference in the lives of children and families, across metropolitan, regional and remote communities.
2025-12-18 07:15:57
by Fiona Alston
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Stop scrolling – New videos upskilling parents
Parenting is the ultimate learn-on-the-job gig. That’s why Raising Children Network has launched a series of videos to give Australian parents and carers quick and entertaining ways to get trusted answers to common parenting questions.
2025-12-17 07:30:27
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Keeping babies and young children safe in summer: Guidance for ECEC services and families
As temperatures rise across NSW, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are reminded to review and strengthen summer safety practices to protect children’s health and wellbeing.
2025-12-16 08:30:18
by Fiona Alston
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The year in review: 2025's most impactful ECEC news stories and shifts
2025-12-16 07:32:18
by Fiona Alston
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Caring for children after community tragedy
2025-12-15 08:28:17
by Fiona Alston
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Small ways to teach babies and toddlers body safety and consent in early learning
2025-12-15 08:00:40
by Fiona Alston
