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Strengthening child safety: First Academy unites educators, families, and community
Child safety has long been a central focus at First Academy Early Education Service in Girraween. The recent legislative changes and extensive media coverage surrounding child safety, particularly cases of child sexual abuse have heightened the responsibility placed on early childhood services across Australia. In response, First Academy has taken a proactive and community-driven approach to ensuring children experience safer, more supportive environments.
2025-11-20 08:00:00
by Fiona Alston
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Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) appoints Anne Hollonds as Chief Executive Officer
The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has announced the appointment of Anne Hollonds as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 24 November 2025.
2025-11-20 07:00:57
by Fiona Alston
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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
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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
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Macquarie University expands pathways to early childhood teaching with new StepAhead program
2025-11-18 07:00:26
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Applications open for $40,000 Commonwealth teaching scholarships in 2026
2025-11-18 07:15:47
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Rise & Shine Kindergarten honoured with NSW Teachers’ Guild Award for Exceptional Teaching
2025-11-17 07:30:38
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