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Elevating practice, pathways and professionalism

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

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

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

Rise & Shine Kindergarten honoured with NSW Teachers’ Guild Award for Exceptional Teaching

Rise & Shine Kindergarten has made history as the first early childhood education provider to receive the Teachers’ Guild of NSW Award for Exceptional Teaching, recognised for its pioneering work in inquiry-based learning and innovation in early childhood education.

2025-11-17 07:30:38

by Fiona Alston

WA early learning provider penalised for inadequate supervision of child

Trinity Early Learning School Pty Ltd, operator of Keiki Early Learning Alkimos in Western Australia, has been ordered to pay $18,000 by the State Administrative Tribunal for failing to adequately supervise a child, in breach of the Education and Care Services National Law.

2025-11-17 07:00:38

by Fiona Alston

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