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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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Deakin University embeds trauma-informed practice in teacher education
In an Australian first, Deakin University will integrate trauma-informed practice across all its early childhood, primary and secondary initial teacher education (ITE) courses from 2026.
2025-10-09 09:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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True allyship: Building culturally safe spaces for First Nations educators and families
Creating genuine allyship in early childhood education and care (ECEC) means moving beyond symbolic gestures to meaningful action that supports cultural safety, respect and belonging for First Nations educators, families and children.
2025-10-09 08:15:58
by Fiona Alston
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ELLA celebrates 10 years of language learning in early childhood
The Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program is celebrating 10 years of introducing young children to new languages through digital learning, play and cultural exploration.
2025-10-08 05:55:23
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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National child safety training in development: Sector feedback now open
2025-10-07 09:13:06
by Fiona Alston
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Inclusion in early childhood education: A shared responsibility
2025-10-08 07:30:29
by Fiona Alston
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I Am Me, You Are You: Anthony Semann and Louise Dorrat release new picture book on inclusion in early learning
2025-10-02 08:00:06
by Fiona Alston
