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Allegations of financial mismanagement linked to collapse of Genius Childcare
Administrators investigating the collapse of Genius Childcare have alleged that financial mismanagement by director Darren Misquitta may have contributed to the organisation’s downfall. The collapse has placed 25 early childhood education and care (ECEC) centres into administration and left creditors owed an estimated $115 million.
2025-08-06 12:15:58
by Fiona Alston

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School council-managed OSHC services are eligible for a pay rise through the Worker Retention Payment Grant
Victorian school council-managed outside school hours care (OSHC) services may now be eligible to access additional funding through the Worker Retention Payment Grant, helping to reward and retain their dedicated educators.
2025-08-06 09:56:06
by Fiona Alston

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Young Academics secures groundbreaking enterprise agreement, raising the bar in early childhood education
Young Academics Early Learning Centre, NSW’s leading early childhood education and care providers, have officially secured approval from the Fair Work Commission for its inaugural Enterprise Agreement (EA), signalling a bold step forward in workforce reform for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.
2025-08-05 10:21:42
by Fiona Alston

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NSW reforms strengthen child safety through Working with Children Checks
Legislation to strengthen New South Wales’ Working with Children Check (WWCC) system will be introduced to Parliament this week, placing child safety decisions solely in the hands of the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG).
2025-08-04 09:15:32
by Fiona Alston

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Sesame Lane celebrated as large employer of the year at North Coast Queensland Training Awards
Sesame Lane has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to professional learning and workforce development, receiving the Large Employer of the Year award at the North Coast Queensland Training Awards.
2025-08-01 09:45:38
by Fiona Alston
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New federal legislation strengthens safety in early childhood education and care
2025-08-04 10:36:40
by Fiona Alston

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ACECQA updates workforce strategy dashboard, highlighting progress across ECEC sector
2025-08-01 09:29:47
by Fiona Alston

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Young Academics secures groundbreaking enterprise agreement, raising the bar in early childhood education
2025-08-05 10:21:42
by Fiona Alston