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Early childhood education leaders emerge with power and purpose on the Gold Coast
As early childhood professionals continue to lead, adapt and evolve, this year’s ACA Qld National Conference offers a timely opportunity to pause, reconnect and re-energise. With a focus on purpose-driven leadership, collaborative learning and sector-wide innovation, the 2025 event invites attendees to emerge stronger, together.
2025-06-06 10:25:33
by Fiona Alston
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“They’re not content”: What educators and others in ECEC think about children’s images on social media
Educators, centre managers, marketers and leaders have responded in force to a recent reflection on the ethics of sharing children’s images. Their stories highlight growing concern about digital documentation practices and the need to centre children's rights and dignity in how early learning is represented.
2025-06-05 13:10:32
by Isabella Southwell
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Movement and the mind: exploring executive function in the early years
Executive function refers to a set of cognitive processes that support attention, memory and self-regulation. This article outlines how physical activity in early learning settings may contribute to the development of these skills and examines how such approaches align with Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF).
2025-06-04 12:31:57
by Fiona Alston
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Loan scheme expands to support three-year-old preschool rollout in SA
The South Australian Government has expanded its School Loans Scheme to include infrastructure projects for standalone preschools, including those not located on school sites. The change forms part of preparations for the planned rollout of three-year-old preschool from 2026.
2025-06-04 12:21:23
by Isabella Southwell
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New ADHD pathway gives Brisbane educators clearer support for children’s needs
A new collaborative care pathway launched in Brisbane could play a key role in improving early intervention and continuity of care for children with ADHD, with potential flow-on benefits for early childhood educators supporting children in learning environments.
2025-06-04 12:17:58
by Isabella Southwell
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Modern Award wages, including ECEC, to rise by 3.50% after FWC 2025 annual review
2025-06-03 16:07:24
by Fiona Alston
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“They’re not content”: What educators and others in ECEC think about children’s images on social media
2025-06-05 13:10:32
by Isabella Southwell
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Children’s Services Award: Wage review decision pending for 2025–26
2025-05-28 09:00:15
by Fiona Alston
