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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

Calls grow for action after reports of child-on-child assaults in Queensland childcare services

Concerns are mounting over the handling of child-on-child sexual assaults in Queensland childcare services, following reports of two separate incidents involving very young children.

2025-04-28 12:52:46

by Isabella Southwell

Peak disability organisations call for roadmap for inclusivity

19 of Australia’s peak disability organisations are calling for all candidates in the upcoming Federal Election to ‘show real leadership’ by  committing to a National Roadmap for Inclusive Education. 

2025-04-25 08:11:33

by Freya Lucas

Don't glorify war - and five other excellent ways to explore commemoration days with children

ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day hold a prominent place in Australian cultural and education calendars, and educators and parents are often encouraged to engage children in commemorative events.

2025-04-25 07:15:54

by Contributed Content

QCCS embraces Reboot Life program as exclusive Australian ECEC providers 

Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS), an approved provider with 24 early childhood education centres across south-east Queensland, has the distinction of being the only early childhood providers of the innovative Reboot Program in Australia.

2025-04-24 06:48:47

by Freya Lucas

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