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WA to trial free full-time kindy, boosting early learning access
Western Australia will trial free full-time kindy in 2025, offering four-year-olds five days a week of school-based early learning. The pilot aims to improve school readiness, support families and inform broader rollout plans.
2025-06-10 10:15:57
by Isabella Southwell

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“Why can’t they just stay?”: Leading through winter illness when families push back
Winter illness is here, and so is family pushback. Learn how to lead with confidence, apply exclusion policies consistently and support your team under Quality Area 2.
2025-06-09 12:05:32
by Isabella Southwell

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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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Little Scholars opens 17th centre in Karalee, offering enriched early learning and family support
Little Scholars has opened a new campus in Karalee, its 17th in South East Queensland. The purpose-built centre will provide early learning and care for more than 90 children and includes family-focused features such as take-home meals, wellness services and an intergenerational program.
2025-06-09 11:04:16
by Isabella Southwell

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Early childhood education leaders emerge with power and purpose on the Gold Coast
As early childhood professionals continue to lead, adapt and evolve, this year’s ACA Qld National Conference offers a timely opportunity to pause, reconnect and re-energise. With a focus on purpose-driven leadership, collaborative learning and sector-wide innovation, the 2025 event invites attendees to emerge stronger, together.
2025-06-06 10:25:33
by Fiona Alston
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How Xap became more than just a tech partner for One Tree Community Services
2025-06-10 09:30:17
by Fiona Alston

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Bridging the gaps in ECT supply: Sector voices and solutions
2025-06-04 10:34:40
by Fiona Alston

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Former Queensland teacher charged with child exploitation offences
2025-06-09 08:45:55
by Fiona Alston