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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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Daniel’s Law: Queensland leads the way with new public child sex offender register
This article contains references to child sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some readers. Please read with care and prioritise your wellbeing. Resources for support are provided at the end of the article.
2025-11-03 07:30:56
by Fiona Alston
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Former childcare operator jailed for $300,000 fraud against families and staff
A former childcare operator has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to defrauding families and employees of more than $300,000 across multiple early learning centres in regional New South Wales.
2025-11-03 06:30:00
by Fiona Alston
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G8 Education Celebrates World Teachers’ Day
Today, G8 Education proudly celebrates World Teachers’ Day, recognising the incredible contribution of teachers working across our network of almost 400 centres nationally.
2025-10-31 07:30:08
by Fiona Alston
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New data reveals entrenched pay gaps for women from migrant and First Nations backgrounds
2025-11-04 08:15:17
by Fiona Alston
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Who should work with young children?
2025-11-07 07:30:45
by Fiona Alston
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Reforms now in force across NSW early learning sector
2025-11-07 08:41:56
by Fiona Alston
