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Approved provider to be charged over serious child safety allegations in Victoria
The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) shall be bringing 13 criminal charges against Team Holiday Pty Ltd, trading as TeamKids, in relation to serious alleged breaches of the Education and Care Services National Law that may have placed children at risk.
2026-01-19 07:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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Embark opens takeover offer for Mayfield Childcare as replacement bidder’s statement lands
Embark Early Education Limited has opened an off-market takeover offer for Mayfield Childcare Limited, seeking to acquire the shares it does not already hold. Mayfield shareholders can elect either cash or scrip consideration, with the offer scheduled to close in early March 2026 unless extended.
2026-01-16 07:30:58
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Digital Hub puts children’s data security back in the spotlight for ECEC services
A New South Wales Government digital portal designed to streamline funding and reporting for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services has prompted fresh concerns about how children’s personal information is stored, accessed and protected.
2026-01-15 07:30:14
by Fiona Alston
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Cost of living eased with Three-Day Guarantee
For many Australians, the Three Day Guarantee launched this week may pass quietly in the background, particularly for those not directly engaged in the early learning system... But for families raising young children today and participating in early learning, the Albanese Government’s decision to provide three days of subsidised child care each week for all children, is a tangible and long-overdue step toward easing household pressures through cost-of-living relief.
2026-01-15 07:00:50
by Fiona Alston
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Australia’s population outlook: What it means for the early childhood sector
The Australian Government’s release of the 2025 Population Statement provides a timely snapshot of demographic change, one with significant implications for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across the country. The latest projections confirm slowing population growth, declining birth rates, and a shift toward an ageing population, reinforcing the need for strategic planning, policy alignment and investment in the early years.
2026-01-13 08:00:47
by Fiona Alston
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Sustaining the spark: How early childhood leaders and educators can avoid burnout
2026-01-12 08:00:31
by Fiona Alston
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Australia’s population outlook: What it means for the early childhood sector
2026-01-13 08:00:47
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Setting intentional goals for 2026: Supporting educators to grow, reflect and thrive
2026-01-14 06:46:06
by Fiona Alston
