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Growth restrictions and enhanced oversight imposed on Affinity Education Group in NSW
Affinity Education Group Pty Limited has been hit with significant new regulatory conditions in New South Wales (NSW), including a cap on service expansion, enhanced educator-to-child ratio requirements, and mandatory child safety reforms, following a series of compliance concerns.
2025-12-01 07:30:29
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms
New national reforms will see early childhood education and care (ECEC) services close from 5pm on selected days each year to complete mandatory safety training aimed at strengthening child protection practices across the sector.
2025-12-01 07:10:09
by Fiona Alston
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Today is a historic day for our nation’s dedicated, professional early childhood educators
Today’s five per cent pay rise fully delivers the Albanese Government’s 15 per cent pay rise for educators, a pay rise that new data shows is stabilising early learning.
2025-12-01 07:00:59
by Fiona Alston
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KU Children’s Services wins Employer of Choice for 10th year in a row a national first in the early childhood sector
KU Children’s Services (KU), one of Australia’s leading not for profit providers of early childhood education, has once again been named an Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards, marking an extraordinary 10 consecutive years of recognition.
2025-11-28 10:35:05
by Fiona Alston
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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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Understanding the role of the nominated supervisor: Free webinar series supports ECEC leadership
2025-11-24 06:16:20
by Fiona Alston
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Thirty years of heart: A life dedicated to caring for the next generation
2025-11-28 06:27:05
by Fiona Alston
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Wage boost secured for low‑paid public sector workers in South Australia
2025-11-24 07:00:03
by Fiona Alston
