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NSW Government invests in expansion of quality and accessible childcare
The NSW Government has committed $100 million over two years to support community preschools to grow their capacity, extend operating hours, and increase availability for working families. This forms a key part of its ongoing early learning reforms.
2025-09-17 07:35:43
by Fiona Alston
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Only About Children's safety mascot, Bunji celebrates one year of supporting safety conversations
Only About Children (OAC) is celebrating the first anniversary of Bunji, its much-loved safety mascot, who has become an important part of campus life over the past year.
2025-09-17 06:26:27
by Fiona Alston
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How Sparrow Early Learning grew bookings and revenue with ChildcareNow
Sparrow Early Learning’s growth strategy has focused on enrolments of new families, delivering a quality service to minimise churn and effectively re-enrolling families. It knew that there was also an opportunity to grow through increasing bookings with enrolled families, but execution of this has always been challenging.
2025-09-16 09:00:44
by Fiona Alston
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Preventing grooming in early childhood settings: Building a safeguarding culture
Every day, parents across Australia place their trust in early childhood education and care centres. They do so with the belief that their children will be nurtured, cared for, and most importantly kept safe.
2025-09-16 07:45:10
by Fiona Alston
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What to do if you receive a compliance notice
When an early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider is issued a compliance notice, it signals that the Department of Education believes there has been non‑compliance under the Family Assistance Law (FAL) or associated regulations. Understanding what a notice means, how to respond, and your obligations is essential for maintaining provider status, funding, and trust. This article lays out what providers need to know and do.
2025-09-16 07:30:29
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Government introduces landmark early childhood reforms to put child safety first
2025-09-10 08:40:30
by Fiona Alston
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What to do if you receive a compliance notice
2025-09-16 07:30:29
by Fiona Alston
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Empowering safeguarding in early childhood: ECA’s comprehensive resource suite
2025-09-11 07:00:57
by Fiona Alston
