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KU Children’s Services leads the way with new teachers agreement
KU Children’s Services has reinforced its longstanding reputation as an employment leader in early childhood education and care (ECEC) with the introduction of a newly negotiated enterprise agreement for its early childhood teachers, one that sets a powerful new benchmark for the sector.
2025-07-15 09:24:40
by Fiona Alston
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Major childcare provider accused of pregnancy discrimination after rescinded job offer
A senior human resources professional is preparing to file a pregnancy discrimination claim against multinational childcare operator Busy Bees, alleging her employment was terminated just one hour after informing the company she was pregnant.
2025-07-15 08:00:56
by Fiona Alston
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Elizabeth Death to step down as CEO of ELACCA after nine years of sector leadership
The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has announced that long-serving Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Death (pronounced Deeth) will resign from her role, stepping down on 6 October 2025 after nearly a decade at the helm.
2025-07-14 10:42:05
by Fiona Alston
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$3.3m investment strengthens family-based care in South Australia
The Malinauskas Government has announced an additional $3.3 million to expand two programs that support family-based care for children and young people, helping to divert them from residential placements and strengthen connections to kin and community.
2025-07-14 09:29:31
by Fiona Alston
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Second suspicious fire strikes Play to Learn early learning centre in Castle Hill
A second Play to Learn early-learning centre has been struck by a suspicious fire, just four days after its Turramurra site was deliberately firebombed. Both events are now under active police investigation, triggering widespread concern across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.
2025-07-14 09:05:33
by Fiona Alston
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Honouring the quiet magic of early childhood
2025-07-11 09:15:00
by Fiona Alston
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Employers urged to review recruitment and oversight practices following sector allegations
2025-07-10 09:15:08
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Affinity Education outlines safety review following criminal charges against ex-staff member
2025-07-14 09:18:08
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