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Ooranga opens new Gunnedah HQ to boost early learning access for rural families

Ooranga Family Mobile Resource Unit has secured a new headquarters in Gunnedah, creating a central hub to support early learning access and community connection across four regional NSW LGAs.

2025-05-07 09:49:04

by Isabella Southwell

Digital tools in the early years: What educators need to know

As digital devices become more common in early learning settings, educators are seeking evidence-based guidance on when and how to introduce technology. Research highlights the importance of timing, supervision and developmentally appropriate use, particularly from birth to six. This article summarises expert insights and aligns them with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard to support intentional, relationship-driven digital practices in early childhood education.

2025-05-06 14:08:22

by Isabella Southwell

Safety review underway after capped syringe found at St Kilda early learning service

A safety review is underway at a St Kilda early learning service after a four-year-old child found a capped syringe in the outdoor play area. The City of Port Phillip and the Victorian Department of Education are both investigating the incident, which has prompted immediate site changes and renewed scrutiny of outdoor risk management.

2025-05-06 12:07:19

by Isabella Southwell

ACA urges providers to take advantage of free worker retention grant support 

Timelines for eligible approved providers of early childhood education and care (ECEC) to apply for the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment (WRP) grant are narrowing, with those who wish to have payments backdated to 2 December 2024 urged to seek support to ensure that they have made a complete application by the end of the financial year (30 June 2025). 

2025-05-06 04:59:36

by Freya Lucas

Strengthening practice through collaboration

In 2023, Goodstart Red Hill shared a vision to elevate practice, leadership, and professional collaboration in the early learning sector. The result was the creation of the “excellent network”, a space for services committed to reflective practice, sector uplift, and striving for excellence.

2025-05-05 12:00:11

by Fiona Alston

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