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Navigating new child-safety reforms: What early learning providers need to know
The Sector recently sat down with WorkPro founder Tania Evans to discuss how the latest child-safety reforms are reshaping workforce compliance across early childhood education and care (ECEC) services. From strengthened Working With Children Check (WWCC) systems to the embedding of child-safe cultures, the regulatory shift is significant, and services are being called to respond.
2026-01-05 08:00:35
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding culture every day: Evans Head–Woodburn Preschool recognised for reconciliation leadership
Evans Head–Woodburn Preschool in northern New South Wales has been recognised for its deep and sustained commitment to embedding Indigenous culture, language and knowledge throughout its educational program.
2026-01-05 08:00:05
by Fiona Alston
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Kool Kids Helensvale prepares children for summer storm season
With exposure to severe weather events such as summer storms known to have a significant impact on children’s physical, mental and learning development, families, carers and educators are encouraged to prepare early for the upcoming storm season.
2025-12-19 07:30:23
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Curiouser and Curiouser: What Alice helps us see about who should teach
This article follows on from my earlier piece, Who should work with young children?, where I explored how the dispositions we value in those who work in early childhood education, shape not only who enters the profession, but how the work itself is imagined. This is where that thinking has brought me.
2025-12-19 07:15:35
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Celebrating 10 years of workplace excellence as the sector’s leading Employer of Choice
In 2025, KU Children’s Services proudly celebrates a milestone achievement, KU has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for the tenth consecutive year. Since first receiving this prestigious acknowledgement in 2016, KU has consistently demonstrated its commitment to fostering a positive, people-first workplace culture across every level of its organisation.
2025-12-19 07:00:09
by Fiona Alston
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3 Day Guarantee comes into effect: New CCS rules unlock access for families and children
2026-01-05 06:30:55
by Fiona Alston
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Canberra early learning service honoured with national award for team excellence
2026-01-05 07:00:44
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding culture every day: Evans Head–Woodburn Preschool recognised for reconciliation leadership
2026-01-05 08:00:05
by Fiona Alston
