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Leadership updates across early childhood and care: appointments and resignations shaping the sector
The early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector continues to undergo significant leadership change, with new board appointments, executive transitions, and a high-profile resignation in Victoria's statutory oversight body.
2025-11-25 06:15:54
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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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
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Q&A: Supporting Queensland’s ECEC sector through new child safety reforms
From 1 January 2026, Queensland’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector will operate under the new Child Safe Organisations Act. To help providers navigate this change, the Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland (ACA Qld) is launching a series of free webinars on Child Safe Standards. This is an extension of the Safe Spaces, Strong Voices in-person development days.
2025-11-07 07:30:38
by Fiona Alston
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National winners announced in 2025 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards
Family Day Care Australia has proudly announced the National Winners in the 2025 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards. The announcement was made at the Pullman, Albert Park in Victoria on Saturday 25 October at the FDCA 2025 National Conference Gala Dinner.
2025-11-04 07:30:38
by Fiona Alston
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Understanding the role of the nominated supervisor: Free webinar series supports ECEC leadership
2025-11-24 06:16:20
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Wage boost secured for low‑paid public sector workers in South Australia
2025-11-24 07:00:03
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Supporting adopted children in early childhood education and care settings
2025-11-24 06:30:01
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