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Reforming Australia’s childcare system: Why removing profit could make it safer and more affordable
Australia’s childcare system is under renewed scrutiny, with calls growing for a fundamental overhaul that would strip profit out of early learning provision. Advocates argue that prioritising children’s wellbeing over shareholder returns could deliver a system that is both safer and more affordable.
2025-07-30 07:00:03
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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Child Safety in early learning: From shared struggles to a practical solution
Every service leader has asked themselves at some point: ‘Are we doing enough to keep our children safe?’ It’s a question that lingers, that fear, the quiet anxiety of missing something is one we know too well.
2025-07-29 09:30:04
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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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Part-time provisions under review in Children’s Services Award and 10 other modern awards
2025-07-25 08:05:18
by Fiona Alston
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New mentoring initiative launched to support male educators in early childhood
2025-07-25 08:00:40
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Resources for strengthening child safety in early childhood settings
2025-07-21 09:30:57
by Fiona Alston