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National continuous checking system to support national WWCC reform

The Australian Government has announced an investment of $37 million over five years to support the national reform of the Working with Children Check (WWCC) system. The funding will underpin the development of a national framework named the National Continuous Checking Capability (NCCC), which is designed to provide continuous, near‑real‑time monitoring of criminal‑history information for WWCC holders.

2025-11-19 07:00:45

by Fiona Alston

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Workforce is the key to building child-safe environments:Joint Statement from Not-for-Profit Early Childhood Education and Care Providers to changes to National Law

As leaders of some of Australia’s largest not-for-profit early learning providers, we welcome the National Law changes being considered by the Victorian Parliament this week as a positive step forward for parents and the early childhood sector.

2025-11-19 06:45:42

by Fiona Alston

Elevating practice, pathways and professionalism: South Australia Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care

Australia’s ECEC sector is undergoing transformative change - driven by ambitious targets for universal access to early learning, innovation in vocational education and training, and a renewed commitment to child safety.

2025-11-18 10:41:45

by Fiona Alston

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Expanded access to worker retention payment for eligible ECEC services

More early childhood education and care (ECEC) services may now qualify for the Australian Government’s worker retention payment, following an update to eligibility criteria.

2025-11-18 07:19:31

by Fiona Alston

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Building early education fund to expand ECEC access in underserved communities

The Australian Government has announced a $1 billion investment through the new Building Early Education Fund (BEEF), aimed at increasing access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in communities where demand for places currently outstrips supply.

2025-11-18 07:18:18

by Fiona Alston

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National continuous checking system to support national WWCC reform

Workforce is the key to building child-safe environments:Joint Statement from Not-for-Profit Early Childhood Education and Care Providers to changes to National Law

Elevating practice, pathways and professionalism: South Australia Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care

Expanded access to worker retention payment for eligible ECEC services

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