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WA provider fined $50,000 for supervision failures after child leaves service unsupervised
Cuddles Childcare Centre Byford Pty Ltd, operator of Cuddles Early Learning and Childcare Byford, has been penalised $50,000 after a child left the service unaccompanied due to inadequate supervision.
2025-11-21 05:55:07
by Fiona Alston
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Strengthening child safety: First Academy unites educators, families, and community
Child safety has long been a central focus at First Academy Early Education Service in Girraween. The recent legislative changes and extensive media coverage surrounding child safety, particularly cases of child sexual abuse have heightened the responsibility placed on early childhood services across Australia. In response, First Academy has taken a proactive and community-driven approach to ensuring children experience safer, more supportive environments.
2025-11-20 08:00:00
by Fiona Alston
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Pilot supports smooth transitions to school for children with severe disability
The Queensland Department of Education has introduced the Enrolment Navigator Pilot, aimed at supporting families of children with severe disabilities as they transition to Prep at state schools.
2025-11-20 07:30:51
by Fiona Alston
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Free health screening initiative for early years: Healthy Kindy Kids
The Queensland Government program, Healthy Kindy Kids, is being rolled out to support children in approved kindergarten programs across the State through free on‑site health and developmental checks.
2025-11-20 07:15:28
by Fiona Alston
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National continuous checking system to support national WWCC reform
The Australian Government has announced an investment of $37 million over five years to support the national reform of the Working with Children Check (WWCC) system. The funding will underpin the development of a national framework named the National Continuous Checking Capability (NCCC), which is designed to provide continuous, near‑real‑time monitoring of criminal‑history information for WWCC holders.
2025-11-19 07:00:45
by Fiona Alston
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Macquarie University expands pathways to early childhood teaching with new StepAhead program
2025-11-18 07:00:26
by Fiona Alston
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Applications open for $40,000 Commonwealth teaching scholarships in 2026
2025-11-18 07:15:47
by Fiona Alston
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Rise & Shine Kindergarten honoured with NSW Teachers’ Guild Award for Exceptional Teaching
2025-11-17 07:30:38
by Fiona Alston
