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Teaching again: What renewed interest in teaching means for early childhood education
A sharp rise in initial teacher education enrolments at the University of Sydney is capturing national attention. The University has reported a more than 30 per cent increase in applications for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs in 2025 compared with the previous year, an unexpected uplift that positions teaching as a career of renewed relevance and purpose.
2025-11-28 06:41:58
by Fiona Alston
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Thirty years of heart: A life dedicated to caring for the next generation
When Annette Hutt first “fell into” her role as a family day care educator in a small rural community, she could scarcely have foreseen the remarkable journey ahead. Three decades on, she remains devoted to nurturing children in the farming hub of Wudinna, South Australia, a testament to the power of consistency, care and community connection.
2025-11-28 06:27:05
by Fiona Alston
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We wanted to know what evidence-based practice meant to educators: So we asked
Through a multi-stakeholder workshop, open feedback on a draft discussion paper, a team of participants working on further development for survey, interviews, and further workshops with teacher educators and representatives of teacher, school leader, and school organisations, we have written a discussion paper outlining the problems, assumptions, and silences within ‘evidence-based practice’, how these educators engage in ‘enriched evidence-based-practice’ and what these educators see is necessary to move forward.
2025-11-27 10:17:09
by Fiona Alston
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Supporting children’s wellbeing through connection, culture and care: Latrobe Family Services recognised for impactful practice
With a multidisciplinary team, trauma-informed frameworks and a culturally safe approach, Latrobe Family Services, part of Latrobe City Council was named a finalist in the 2025 Victorian Early Years Awards (VEYA) for their commitment to child wellbeing. In this interview with The Sector, Latrobe Family Services Coordinator Early Learning and Care Nick Hodson shares insights into the team’s inclusive model, community partnerships, and ongoing mission to support children and families in Gippsland.
2025-11-27 07:39:34
by Fiona Alston
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Help shape a stronger future for ACCO child and family services
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is developing new funding model options tailored to the unique strengths and realities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations (ACCOs) delivering child and family support services.
2025-11-26 06:39:56
by Fiona Alston
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Early help, lasting impact: the success of a Specialist Equipment Loan
2025-11-25 07:30:39
by Fiona Alston
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Landmark report warns wellbeing of Australian children at a crossroads
2025-11-25 07:00:53
by Fiona Alston
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EYS program delivers strong outcomes, but long-term funding remains critical
2025-11-25 07:45:35
by Fiona Alston
