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Early Childhood Education Minister Jess Walsh honours educators with message of recognition and reform
Minister for Early Childhood Education Jess Walsh has shared the following exclusive acknowledgement with The Sector, coinciding with Early Childhood Educators’ Day. In her message, Minister Walsh speaks directly to the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, recognising the vital work of educators and outlining the Albanese Government’s commitment to valuing the workforce.
2025-09-03 08:17:59
by Fiona Alston
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Families to access more regulatory information about ECEC services
Families searching for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services can now access more detailed regulatory information through StartingBlocks.gov.au, following updates that came into effect this week.
2025-09-02 10:17:28
by Fiona Alston
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Margins strengthen as G8 Education navigates softer demand in HY25
G8 Education Limited (ASX: GEM) has delivered a steady half-year result for the six months to 30 June 2025, with disciplined cost management and margin improvement offsetting weaker occupancy trends.
2025-08-27 07:00:51
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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Department expands compliance action register: 13 more services added
The Department of Education has expanded its new Enforcement Action Register, with an additional 13 early childhood education and care (ECEC) services now subject to compliance conditions under the strengthened regulatory powers that came into effect last month.
2025-08-22 09:48:50
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
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Supervision and team culture: Safeguarding trust through shared responsibility
2025-09-09 07:26:32
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KU’s Megan Dodds named finalist in 2025 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards
2025-09-15 10:22:14
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