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Finding the right partner: How Choklits Child Care and Kindergarten chose Storypark as their all-in-one solution
Chocklits Child Care and Kindergarten recently consolidated platforms with Storypark to streamline operations across three Victorian centres, while also gaining sector-leading family engagement tools. Their experience offers valuable insights for other early childhood education and care (ECEC) services navigating digital transformation and modernising their operations.
2025-08-26 09:11:24
by Fiona Alston
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NQF Snapshot: 91% of services rated Meeting NQS or above for fourth consecutive quarter
The latest National Quality Framework (NQF) Snapshot shows that 91 per cent of children’s education and care services are rated Meeting National Quality Standard (NQS) or above marking the fourth quarter in a row the sector has maintained this result.
2025-08-26 08:30:16
by Fiona Alston
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Queensland ECEC providers invited to register as SwimStart referral agents as round 3 opens
Kindergarten and preschool educators, long‑day care managers, and senior professionals in early childhood services are again being urged to register as SwimStart referral agents to help connect families with up to $150 vouchers for learning‑to‑swim lessons with approved providers.
2025-08-26 08:15:40
by Fiona Alston
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Queensland Government leads national child safety reform in early childhood sector
The Queensland Government has reaffirmed its national leadership in child safety reform, announcing a suite of new measures to strengthen protections for children in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.
2025-08-26 08:00:26
by Fiona Alston
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Beyond the reform package: What the new child safety measures mean for ECEC policy
Following the announcement of a $189 million national package to strengthen child safety and trust in early learning, further details from the 22 August Education Ministers’ Meeting provide a clearer picture of what’s ahead for the sector.
2025-08-26 07:30:47
by Fiona Alston
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A moment of calm in crisis: What Queensland’s childcare staff taught us about trust, safety and professionalism
2025-08-21 11:48:35
by Fiona Alston
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First wave of compliance actions sees 30 ECEC services flagged under strengthened Commonwealth powers
2025-08-19 11:04:03
by Fiona Alston
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Department expands compliance action register: 13 more services added
2025-08-22 09:48:50
by Fiona Alston
