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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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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
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Student placements are not a staffing strategy: The missing piece from our workforce conversation
2026-01-20 08:00:17
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Reforms risk failing as new data reveals $2.4b child-safety gap
2026-01-19 07:15:41
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The hidden workload: Why educators shouldn’t be responsible for cleaning
2026-01-19 07:45:10
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