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Carers’ voices drive change: MacKillop launches support Initiatives during children’s week
In response to direct feedback from its foster and kinship carers, MacKillop Family Services has developed a series of initiatives aimed at providing more meaningful, practical support to those caring for children and young people. These initiatives are designed to raise practice standards and initiate similar improvements across the foster care sector.
2025-10-20 08:40:16
by Fiona Alston
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Global child care software market expected to more than double by 2031
The global child care software market is projected to more than double in value by 2031, according to new industry research signalling significant implications for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.
2025-10-20 06:53:26
by Fiona Alston
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Child safety placed front and centre for Children’s Week 2025
The Western Australian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring child safety across all settings as part of this year’s Children’s Week observance. The initiative emphasises the importance of embedding child‑safe practices and culture in organisational leadership, governance and daily operations.
2025-10-20 06:29:09
by Fiona Alston
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Government signals major reforms in childcare safety, schooling and higher education
In a press conference held on 18 October 2025 in Bankstown, NSW, Minister Jason Clare provided a comprehensive update on reforms across the education sector from early childhood regulation to school curriculum and university governance.
2025-10-20 06:07:58
by Fiona Alston
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AERO invites ECEC providers to join leading national partnership in 2026
The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is currently recruiting early childhood education and care (ECEC) services to partner in its upcoming 2026 ECEC Learning Partner Project. This initiative presents an opportunity for services to collaborate in research, innovation and evidence‑informed practice development in early learning settings.
2025-10-17 08:30:45
by Fiona Alston
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USA study highlights the power of playful learning in early childhood classrooms
2025-10-10 08:00:45
by Fiona Alston
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AERO invites ECEC providers to join leading national partnership in 2026
2025-10-17 08:30:45
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding empowerment and participation in early childhood education
2025-10-14 07:00:19
by Fiona Alston
