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New data reveals entrenched pay gaps for women from migrant and First Nations backgrounds
A new dashboard released by Jobs and Skills Australia highlights how intersecting factors such as gender, cultural background and migration status continue to influence pay outcomes, with significant implications for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce.
2025-11-04 08:15:17
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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Have your say: Feedback invited on NQA IT system
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers and services are invited to share their experiences using the National Quality Agenda IT System (NQA ITS), with a national survey opening on Wednesday 30 October.
2025-11-04 07:30:18
by Fiona Alston
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Tiny Souls: Strengthening child safety, wellbeing and emotional literacy in 2026 and beyond
As early childhood education and care (ECEC) services prepare for 2026, now is a strategic opportunity to review programs, align with evolving sector expectations, and strengthen continuity between home and centre,particularly in relation to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Child Safe Standards and children’s social–emotional development.
2025-11-04 07:30:02
by Fiona Alston
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School readiness through purposeful hands-on learning
School readiness is about more than knowing letters or numbers. It’s about fostering capable, confident learners who are physically, socially and emotionally prepared to make the leap into a new environment. This crucial phase of early learning relies on the expertise, guidance and intentional practice of educators and early childhood teachers, whose role in supporting each child’s development is fundamental.
2025-11-04 07:00:17
by Fiona Alston
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Crisafulli Government partners with Daniel Morcombe Foundation to make Queensland kids safer
2025-11-04 08:00:06
by Fiona Alston
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National winners announced in 2025 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards
2025-11-04 07:30:38
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NSW Start Strong funding changes to drive quality standards as part of record early-childhood investment
2025-10-31 07:43:21
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