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Outdoor learning on the rise: Victorian bush kinder grants open
The Victorian Government has recently opened applications for the Bush Kinder Grants Program, inviting eligible early childhood services to apply for one-off grants of $6,000 to establish new or enhance existing, outdoor learning programs in 2026. The initiative forms part of a $3.6 million investment over four years aimed at enriching children’s connection to nature and improving educational outcomes.
2025-09-05 07:15:12
by Fiona Alston
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2025 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards:Regional winners announced
The Regional Winners of the Educator of the Year Award in the 2025 Excellence in Family Day Care awards have been announced.
2025-09-04 07:40:31
by Fiona Alston
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New resources boost language support in Victorian early childhood services
The Victorian Government has unveiled a new resource pack to help funded kindergarten and early childhood services connect with the Early Childhood Language Services, a free interpreting and translation initiative designed to support culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families.
2025-09-04 07:35:48
by Fiona Alston
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Finalists announced for HESTA’s Early Childhood Education & Care Awards 2025
The awards celebrate and highlight the work of educators and carers at the centre of Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, celebrating those who have demonstrated excellence in improving learning outcomes for children.
2025-09-03 09:15:10
by Fiona Alston
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Early Childhood Education Minister Jess Walsh honours educators with message of recognition and reform
Minister for Early Childhood Education Jess Walsh has shared the following exclusive acknowledgement with The Sector, coinciding with Early Childhood Educators’ Day. In her message, Minister Walsh speaks directly to the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, recognising the vital work of educators and outlining the Albanese Government’s commitment to valuing the workforce.
2025-09-03 08:17:59
by Fiona Alston
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National reforms to child safety in early learning: A message from Minister Jess Walsh
2025-08-28 06:36:43
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Goodstart honours outgoing Chief Children’s Officer, announces new appointee
2025-09-01 09:03:04
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Through my eyes: A little thank you on Early Childhood Educators’ Day
2025-09-03 07:30:33
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