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Stop scrolling – New videos upskilling parents
Parenting is the ultimate learn-on-the-job gig. That’s why Raising Children Network has launched a series of videos to give Australian parents and carers quick and entertaining ways to get trusted answers to common parenting questions.
2025-12-17 07:30:27
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Approved provider fined after child escapes service twice in one day
In one of the most serious child safety enforcement actions this year, the approved provider for Day One Early Learning, Morayfield, has been fined $13,500 following a distressing incident where a three-year-old child escaped the service twice in a single day.
2025-12-17 07:15:53
by Fiona Alston
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Is your service ready? Key updates to Queensland kindergarten funding in 2026
Queensland’s Kindergarten Funding program continues to evolve as a key mechanism to expand access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC). From 1 January 2026, updated funding category guidelines and funding essentials will take effect, building on the reforms introduced in 2025 and reinforcing the state’s commitment to free kindergarten for all Queensland families.
2025-12-17 07:00:15
by Fiona Alston
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Mandatory national child safety training goes live in February 2026: Register now via Geccko
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers and professionals across Australia are being urged to register for Geccko, ahead of the mandatory national child safety training rollout commencing 27 February 2026.
2025-12-12 08:01:48
by Fiona Alston
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NQF Annual Report 2025: Quality gains continue, but sector faces compliance pressures and persistent equity gaps
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has released its ninth Annual Performance Report on the National Quality Framework (NQF), confirming the sector’s steady upward trajectory in quality while highlighting rising compliance pressures, persistent equity gaps, and a renewed national focus on safety and workforce development.
2025-12-10 07:21:19
by Fiona Alston
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Caring for children after community tragedy
2025-12-15 08:28:17
by Fiona Alston
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Children’s Services Award changes finalised to address gender-based undervaluation
2025-12-12 06:58:10
by Fiona Alston
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The year in review: 2025's most impactful ECEC news stories and shifts
2025-12-16 07:32:18
by Fiona Alston
