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Community Child Care Fund expanded to support services in disadvantaged communities
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can now apply for a new round of Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) grants, with significant funding available to help services remain viable in communities experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.
2026-01-21 11:25:01
by Fiona Alston
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PeakCare appoints Estelle Abela as interim CEO
PeakCare Queensland has appointed Estelle Abela as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective 29 January 2026. PeakCare said Ms Abela brings senior leadership experience across the child and family services sector and will provide continuity and executive oversight during a significant period for the organisation and the broader sector.
2026-01-21 10:24:25
by Fiona Alston
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A ‘Taste of Italy’ arrives in Queensland kindy classrooms
Children at Queensland Childcare Services’ (QCCS) Hyperdome Early Education Centres have excitedly received a delivery of organic wholemeal pasta straight from Italian shores, as part of the childcare provider’s industry leading nutrition education program.
2026-01-21 08:00:06
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Raising the standard Tasmania: What the new program could mean for ECEC quality and oversight
The Tasmanian Government has launched Raising the Standard Tasmania, a new program intended to lift standards and strengthen oversight across early childhood education and care (ECEC). Announced on 13 January 2026, the program will provide targeted support to Tasmanian services through mentoring, workshops, eLearning and professional development, with delivery planned across the next two years and an outcomes report due in early 2028.
2026-01-21 07:00:52
by Fiona Alston
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ARACY welcomes new CEO: Melodie Potts Rosevear OAM
The Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth (ARACY) has announced the appointment of Melodie Potts Rosevear OAM as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing 9 February 2026.
2026-01-20 08:00:17
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Playground safety checks in early learning: Why regular equipment inspections matter in 2026
2026-01-19 07:30:49
by Fiona Alston
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Approved provider to be charged over serious child safety allegations in Victoria
2026-01-19 07:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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Standard 7.1 now explicitly embeds child safety: What “governance” needs to look like in 2026
2026-01-16 07:15:42
by Fiona Alston
