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AERO invites ECEC providers to join leading national partnership in 2026
The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is currently recruiting early childhood education and care (ECEC) services to partner in its upcoming 2026 ECEC Learning Partner Project. This initiative presents an opportunity for services to collaborate in research, innovation and evidence‑informed practice development in early learning settings.
2025-10-17 08:30:45
by Fiona Alston
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On-site spot checks to strengthen safety and subsidy compliance in ECEC
From October 2025, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across four states will begin receiving unannounced on-site visits as part of a new federal pilot program aimed at improving safety and Child Care Subsidy (CCS) compliance.
2025-10-17 08:00:04
by Fiona Alston
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Kitchen becomes the classroom this National Nutrition Week
This National Nutrition Week, one Greater Newcastle early learning centre is proving that some of the most important lessons happen far beyond the classroom in the kitchen.
2025-10-17 06:00:30
by Fiona Alston
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KU Children’s Services website wins international w3 Award for digital excellence
The KU Children’s Services (KU) website has won a Silver Award at the prestigious 2025 w3 Awards for Transforming the Web Experience through Human-Centric Design (HCD) in the Non-Profit category.
2025-10-16 08:00:50
by Fiona Alston
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Revised ECA Statement on young children and digital technologies
Early Childhood Australia (ECA) has launched a revised version of its influential Statement on young children and digital technologies, offering updated guidance to support educators navigating the evolving digital landscape in early childhood settings.
2025-10-16 06:15:57
by Fiona Alston
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USA study highlights the power of playful learning in early childhood classrooms
2025-10-10 08:00:45
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding empowerment and participation in early childhood education
2025-10-14 07:00:19
by Fiona Alston
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Supporting disclosure: SNAICC resource strengthens responses to child safety concerns
2025-10-13 07:15:02
by Fiona Alston
