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Adapting to a changing hiring landscape: A practical guide for ECEC professionals in 2026
The job search experience in 2026 is becoming more challenging across many sectors, and early childhood education and care (ECEC) is no exception. While workforce shortages persist, so too does increased selectivity in recruitment. For educators, teachers, support staff and leaders seeking new roles or re-entering the workforce, understanding these shifts and responding strategically is essential.
2026-01-12 08:30:59
by Fiona Alston
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Sustaining the spark: How early childhood leaders and educators can avoid burnout
Burnout is a growing concern across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. From educators and early childhood teachers to centre managers and support staff, the toll of workforce shortages, regulatory demands and the emotional labour of the profession is becoming increasingly visible. As the sector continues to evolve, addressing burnout is not only a matter of wellbeing but also of quality, continuity and retention.
2026-01-12 08:00:31
by Fiona Alston
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Supporting children, families and educators during natural disasters
As bushfires continue to affect communities across Victoria, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are once again navigating the complex realities of emergency response, temporary closures and trauma-informed support. For children, educators and families, these events can be deeply unsettling, with impacts that reach beyond the immediate fire zones.
2026-01-12 07:45:26
by Fiona Alston
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Edge Early Learning becomes first QLD provider to embed Life Ed wellbeing and safety program across all centres
Edge Early Learning has announced a new statewide partnership with Life Ed Queensland that will see a comprehensive wellbeing, safety and school-readiness program embedded across every Edge centre in Queensland from January 2026, the first early learning provider in the state to take this integrated, whole-centre approach.
2026-01-12 07:30:23
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Looking ahead: What the ECEC sector can expect in 2026
As 2026 begins, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Australia are preparing for a year of substantial reform, focused on strengthening child safety and raising the bar on national standards. Following a series of agreements by Education Ministers in 2025, new changes to the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Education and Care Services National Law will take effect progressively throughout the year. These reforms reflect the shared commitment of educators, families, communities and governments to place child safety and wellbeing at the centre of early learning environments.
2026-01-12 07:15:47
by Fiona Alston
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The transformative power of affection: How nurturing care shapes early childhood development in Guatemala
2026-01-07 07:00:56
by Fiona Alston
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3 Day Guarantee comes into effect: New CCS rules unlock access for families and children
2026-01-05 06:30:55
by Fiona Alston
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Crayola Creativity Week 2026 launches as research highlights strong link between creativity and confidence
2026-01-06 07:00:35
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