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Georges River council celebrates success of bin trim networks program with local early learning centres
Georges River Council is proud to announce the successful delivery of the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Bin Trim Networks Program, in partnership with the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW (ECCNSW) and five local Early Learning Centres.
2025-10-15 09:00:06
by Fiona Alston
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ICPA children in the spotlight as rural and remote education day returns
The Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association of Australia (ICPA) is proud to announce the second annual Rural and Remote Education Day (RREd Day), taking place on today Wednesday, 15 October 2025. The national awareness day shines a spotlight on the extraordinary determination of students living in rural and remote Australia, and the urgent need for equal access to education no matter where a child grows up.
2025-10-15 08:30:48
by Fiona Alston
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OWNA acquires Juice Technologies: Strengthening choice and innovation in childcare software across Australia & New Zealand
OWNA, Australia’s leading all-in-one childcare management platform, today announced the acquisition of Juice Technologies, the parent company of Kidsoft, Kangarootime Australia, Smart Central & Infocare (NZ), marking a major milestone in the evolution of early learning technology across Australia and New Zealand.
2025-10-15 07:20:37
by Fiona Alston
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A new era for ECEC: From passive stakeholders to active architects of change
In recent times, the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector has quietly begun to reshape its relationship with policy and regulation. The shift is subtle but significant: rather than being the passive recipients of top‑down mandates or reactive critics, services, educators and leaders are increasingly dialoguing constructively with governments, contributing sector insight to critical reforms. This is not a turning point defined by protest or conflict, but one characterised by participation, consultation and co‑shaping.
2025-10-15 07:15:50
by Fiona Alston
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Victoria updates Working with Children Check scheme from October 2025
The Victorian Government has introduced a series of amendments to the Working with Children Check (WWCC) scheme, effective from October 2025. These changes introduce new compliance requirements for individuals and organisations engaged in child-related work, including those in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.
2025-10-15 07:00:37
by Fiona Alston
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Deakin University embeds trauma-informed practice in teacher education
2025-10-09 09:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding empowerment and participation in early childhood education
2025-10-14 07:00:19
by Fiona Alston
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Strengthening Australia’s early childhood workforce: The qualification review
2025-10-14 07:15:57
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