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QLD ECEC sector report: Regulatory review highlights growth, high quality, and increase in incident reporting
Queensland’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector continues its rapid expansion while generally maintaining high standards of quality, according to regulatory data covering the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 Financial Years (FYs). The data reveals sustained growth, significant escalation in regulatory activity, and a 47% surge in notifications and complaints.
2025-10-09 10:49:56
by Fiona Alston
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National child safety training in development: Sector feedback now open
A new nationally consistent child safety training program is being developed for early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals, with sector input now being sought through a national survey and series of targeted workshops.
2025-10-07 09:13:06
by Fiona Alston
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Transporting children with food allergies: ensuring safety, consistency and trust
In early childhood services that provide transport whether for excursions, field trips or daily pick-ups and drop-offs managing food allergies becomes an added responsibility. When children with known allergies board vehicles outside the controlled environment of the centre, risk increases and vigilance must rise.
2025-10-06 08:30:22
by Fiona Alston
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Foundational National Educator Register to provide greater visibility and accountability across ECEC
A new national educator register is being developed to strengthen workforce oversight and visibility in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.
2025-09-30 07:05:17
by Fiona Alston
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When crisis hits: the weight of responsibility in early learning
When allegations of harm arise within early learning settings, the implications are profound. Children are vulnerable; families expect trust and protection; educators and services must operate under stringent duty-of-care and reporting obligations. Failures, real or perceived in how authorities respond, interact, communicate and follow due process can fracture community confidence, deter reporting, and exacerbate harm. For families, such experiences can upend routines, strain relationships and turn daily life upside down.
2025-09-30 07:00:04
by Fiona Alston
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Government announces new Workforce Reference Group to address ECEC staffing challenges
2025-10-03 08:59:22
by Fiona Alston
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Children’s Week 2025: Promoting children’s rights across Australia
2025-10-02 07:00:14
by Fiona Alston
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Deb Tsorbaris named Australia’s next National Children’s Commissioner
2025-10-07 09:37:51
by Fiona Alston
