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Raising the standard Tasmania: What the new program could mean for ECEC quality and oversight

The Tasmanian Government has launched Raising the Standard Tasmania, a new program intended to lift standards and strengthen oversight across early childhood education and care (ECEC). Announced on 13 January 2026, the program will provide targeted support to Tasmanian services through mentoring, workshops, eLearning and professional development, with delivery planned across the next two years and an outcomes report due in early 2028. 

2026-01-21 07:00:52

by Fiona Alston

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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

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Playground safety checks in early learning: Why regular equipment inspections matter in 2026

2026-01-19 07:30:49

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Approved provider to be charged over serious child safety allegations in Victoria

2026-01-19 07:00:40

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

by Fiona Alston