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One in five children now living in poverty, Barnardos warns
Australia’s child poverty crisis has reached breaking point, with new data revealing that more than 820,000 children are now living below the poverty line, the highest figure in more than 20 years.
2025-10-24 08:15:39
by Fiona Alston
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Exploring Aboriginal music in the classroom: Connecting children with culture through song
Music is a powerful way to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into early learning. First Nations education consultant Deborah Hoger shares how traditional and contemporary music can help children connect with culture, history and identity.
2025-10-24 08:00:32
by Fiona Alston
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National child safety training website now live ahead of 2026 sector rollout
A new national training initiative aimed at strengthening child safety in early childhood education and care (ECEC) is now underway, with the launch of a dedicated website offering updates, resources and guidance for providers, educators, students and volunteers.
2025-10-24 07:45:14
by Fiona Alston
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eSafety requires providers of AI companion chatbots to explain how they are keeping Aussie kids safe
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2025-10-24 07:30:45
by Fiona Alston
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NSW passes nation-leading reforms to strengthen child safety and restore trust in ECEC
The most significant overhaul of early childhood legislation in 15 years has passed the NSW Parliament, with new laws placing children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of early education and care.
2025-10-24 07:15:45
by Fiona Alston
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Queensland fast-tracks reportable conduct scheme and strengthens rest period protections
2025-10-17 07:52:24
by Fiona Alston
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New Guardian Childcare’s To BE Me program connects families, educators and children through personalised learning
2025-10-17 08:00:31
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Strengthening Australia’s early childhood workforce: The qualification review
2025-10-14 07:15:57
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