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Student placements are not a staffing strategy: The missing piece from our workforce conversation
In our previous role as Directors of early childhood services we regularly welcomed university pre-service teachers. We did so deliberately. Placement students brought contemporary pedagogical thinking, current research, and fresh questions that challenged and enriched our educator teams. Their presence prompted us to articulate why we teach the way we do, not just how.
2026-01-20 08:00:17
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NSW Child Safe Self-Assessment: Practical tool supports services to strengthen child safety planning
Early childhood education and care services in New South Wales are being encouraged to explore the Child Safe Self-Assessment, an online tool designed to support organisations in implementing the NSW Child Safe Standards and strengthening their internal culture of child safety.
2026-01-20 07:45:27
by Fiona Alston
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Tall Tree Early Learning White Gum Valley celebrates official opening with community leaders
The Atlantis Group proudly marked a significant milestone this week, welcoming Federal Member for Fremantle, Josh Wilson MP, to its newest early learning centre , Tall Tree Early Learning White Gum Valley ahead of the service’s official opening.
2026-01-20 07:30:35
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Embedding cultural responsiveness: Significant Dates and Events resource supports inclusive planning in ECEC
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services seeking to strengthen cultural responsiveness and deepen their commitment to reconciliation have a valuable planning tool at their fingertips, the Significant Dates and Events calendar from Australians Together.
2026-01-20 07:30:27
by Fiona Alston
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South Australia freehold early learning centre sale: What the Blair Athol deal highlights for ECEC in 2026
A South Australian freehold early learning centre at 381–387 Prospect Road, Blair Athol has been reported as sold and settled through XCommercial Melbourne in conjunction with CBRE. Separate property reporting states the site was sold to Sydney operator Bright Steps for $7.843 million. For ECEC leaders, the story highlights a 2026 reality: premises transactions sit alongside child safety and governance obligations, approved providers need documented due diligence on physical environment upkeep (Regulation 103), historical compliance actions, and readiness-to-operate systems.
2026-01-20 07:00:03
by Fiona Alston
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Australia’s population outlook: What it means for the early childhood sector
2026-01-13 08:00:47
by Fiona Alston
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South Australia freehold early learning centre sale: What the Blair Athol deal highlights for ECEC in 2026
2026-01-20 07:00:03
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