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Navigating organisational change: Redundancies and responsibility
As pressures mount across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) landscape, reports of redundancies are beginning to circulate within the sector. Growing tension is being felt by providers as they grapple with rising costs, changing policy expectations and evolving family needs.
2025-12-04 07:45:40
by Fiona Alston
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Equity Fund applications open for 2026: Support for ACT children from preschool through to Year 12
The ACT Government has opened applications for the 2026 round of the Future of Education Equity Fund, offering a one‑off payment to eligible low‑income families to help cover schooling costs for children from preschool through Year 12 and reinforcing efforts to make education accessible to all students, regardless of economic circumstances.
2025-12-04 07:30:50
by Fiona Alston
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Burgess Rawson from CBRE’s biggest portfolio auction for 2025 features premium childcare assets
Bringing more than 50 premium commercial assets to market across the nation, Burgess Rawson from CBRE's Portfolio Auction event 181 marks the largest portfolio to be brought to market by any agency in 2025.
2025-12-04 07:20:00
by Fiona Alston
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National reforms spark targeted child safety response in the NT’s early learning sector
The Northern Territory has launched a dedicated child safety education and training strategy for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, aligning with national reforms and placing a clear focus on supporting staff to build and maintain child-safe environments.
2025-12-04 07:15:50
by Fiona Alston
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Sector responds to new child safety training closures: Clarity welcomed, challenges raised
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers have welcomed national reforms aimed at strengthening child safety through mandated staff training, but concerns remain about implementation and communication ahead of 2026.
2025-12-04 07:00:39
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms
2025-12-01 07:10:09
by Fiona Alston
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Growth restrictions and enhanced oversight imposed on Affinity Education Group in NSW
2025-12-01 07:30:29
by Fiona Alston
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Gold Walkley Award win for childcare investigation places national spotlight on safety and accountability in ECEC
2025-12-02 07:30:34
by Fiona Alston
