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Building resilience in early childhood: Why it matters now more than ever
With new AEDC data showing rising emotional vulnerability in young children, the ECEC sector has a unique opportunity to build resilience early. From secure relationships to outdoor play and educator wellbeing, discover practical strategies to help children thrive.
2025-06-23 14:58:39
by Isabella Southwell
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New AEDC data signals rising developmental vulnerability in children: what it means for ECEC
One in five Australian children are beginning school without the foundational skills they need to thrive, according to the latest Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) results. The findings carry significant implications for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services nationwide.
2025-06-23 12:32:56
by Fiona Alston
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Department vows changes to oversight of $13.6 billion child-care subsidy after audit criticism
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has delivered a critical report on the Department of Education’s management of the $13.6 b Child Care Subsidy (CCS), prompting the department to commit to immediate improvements in oversight, compliance, and fraud prevention.
2025-06-23 12:11:50
by Fiona Alston
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Celebrating the heart of every centre: Guardian’s centre leaders day returns for a third year
Thursday 19 June marked Centre Leaders Day, a Guardian initiative now in its third year. The event recognises the vital contribution of Centre Leadership Teams including Centre Managers, Assistant Centre Managers, and Educational Leaders who shape dynamic, nurturing environments where children thrive, families feel supported, and educators are empowered to excel.
2025-06-23 09:00:07
by Fiona Alston
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Always On: The hidden cost of internal documentation in ECEC
Digital documentation platforms commonly used in early learning settings were designed to help us. But somewhere along the way, they started changing how we work, and how children experience care.
2025-06-20 08:30:15
by Isabella Southwell
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A new enrolment template from ACECQA aims to do more than tick boxes
2025-06-11 14:18:15
by Isabella Southwell
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Educator wellbeing on the agenda at Workforce and Wellbeing Forum as Anthony Semann prepares to host panel of sector experts
2025-06-17 20:00:27
by Jason Roberts
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Beyond compliance: embedding child safety in everyday ECEC practice
2025-06-17 08:30:13
by Fiona Alston
