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JSA opens consultation on strengthening the VET workforce
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has released a discussion paper, Building a better understanding of the VET workforce, as part of the national VET Workforce Blueprint. The paper invites stakeholders from across the vocational education and training (VET) sector including early childhood education and care (ECEC) to share insights and shape future workforce strategy.
2025-10-21 08:30:04
by Fiona Alston
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Child safety placed front and centre for Children’s Week 2025
The Western Australian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring child safety across all settings as part of this year’s Children’s Week observance. The initiative emphasises the importance of embedding child‑safe practices and culture in organisational leadership, governance and daily operations.
2025-10-20 06:29:09
by Fiona Alston
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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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Executive leadership shakeup at Affinity Education
2025-10-15 06:20:23
by Fiona Alston
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Government signals major reforms in childcare safety, schooling and higher education
2025-10-20 06:07:58
by Fiona Alston
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AERO invites ECEC providers to join leading national partnership in 2026
2025-10-17 08:30:45
by Fiona Alston
