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Advance criticised for using unblurred footage of children from education organisations without consent
Conservative lobby group Advance is facing mounting backlash after it was revealed that footage of identifiable children, taken from schools and early learning centres, was used in a political advertisement without consent from parents, guardians, or the organisations involved.
2025-07-30 07:15:30
by Fiona Alston
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Uniting NSW.ACT announces Patrick Reid as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Tracey Burton, Chief Executive of Uniting NSW/ACT said: “I am really pleased to announce that following a rigorous recruitment process, we have appointed Patrick Reid as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Patrick will join Uniting this week and is replacing Iain Keddie who left Uniting to pursue other opportunities in April.
2025-07-29 11:09:59
by Fiona Alston
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Parents fight to save beloved community preschool as council chooses private provider
Parents in Sydney’s north are rallying to save KU Chatswood Community Preschool, a much-loved KU Children’s Service’s not-for-profit preschool service that has supported families for over four decades, after Willoughby City Council confirmed it was not renewing its lease.
2025-07-29 10:22:23
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Celebrating Joy in Early Education: 2025 C&K award winners announced
C&K is proud to announce the winners of our 2025 Awards, recognising the outstanding educators, teams, and centres who bring high-quality early childhood education and care to life across Queensland every day.
2025-07-29 09:15:29
by Fiona Alston
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Parents back calls to expand child care subsidy to include flexible care options
Families, advocates, and some politicians are pushing for Australia’s childcare subsidy to cover more than just centre-based care, arguing that parents need greater flexibility to balance work and family life.
2025-07-29 07:55:20
by Fiona Alston
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Minister Jason Clare delivers national childcare safety plan to Parliament
2025-07-23 10:09:01
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Part-time provisions under review in Children’s Services Award and 10 other modern awards
2025-07-25 08:05:18
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Childcare: When profit is the motivator, we should be worried
2025-07-28 08:49:16
by Fiona Alston