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ACA welcomes national safety crackdown in early learning
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) today welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government of a national early childhood educator register of all staff, mandatory child safety training, tighter safety rules, and strengthened compliance measures across the early learning sector.
2025-08-22 12:58:20
by Fiona Alston
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The Benevolent Society appoints Kevin Barrow as new Chief Executive
The Benevolent Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Barrow as its new Chief Executive, following an extensive national search. Mr Barrow officially commences in the role on 14 October 2025.
2025-08-22 11:44:07
by Fiona Alston
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Department expands compliance action register: 13 more services added
The Department of Education has expanded its new Enforcement Action Register, with an additional 13 early childhood education and care (ECEC) services now subject to compliance conditions under the strengthened regulatory powers that came into effect last month.
2025-08-22 09:48:50
by Fiona Alston
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ACA welcomes Child Safety Review and commits to working with government on reforms
The Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) today welcomes the findings of the Rapid Child Safety Review and supports the Victorian Government’s commitment to implementing all 22 recommendations.
2025-08-21 11:18:47
by Fiona Alston
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Raising the Bar: 29 services face NQS deadlines amid Department oversight delays
As reported by The Sector the Department of Education has launched its first round of compliance actions under new strengthened regulatory powers, targeting 29 early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.
2025-08-21 10:17:07
by Fiona Alston
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