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Trauma-informed care at the heart of Connie Benn ELC’s VEYA winners success
As one of the standout finalists in the Department of Education’s 2025 Victorian Early Years Awards (VEYA), Connie Benn Early Learning Centre (Connie Benn ELC) has been recognised for its trauma-informed approach to early education and its steadfast commitment to supporting families facing complex challenges. Rachel Dike, the Fitzroy Precinct Early Years Coordinator and Olivia Moloney Brown, Fitzroy Precinct Early Years Educational Leader sat down with The Sector to share how their whole-of-family model, grounded in educator reflection, strong community partnerships and inclusive, therapeutic practice is making a powerful difference in the lives of children and families in Melbourne’s inner north.
2025-11-12 07:45:38
by Fiona Alston
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Advocacy in action: Children take the lead at HazelGrove Early Education
At HazelGrove Early Education, a dedicated Children’s Committee is transforming the role of children from passive participants to active advocates. Through child-led projects on safety, fairness and inclusion, these young learners are building leadership, empathy and agency from the ground up.
2025-11-11 08:00:36
by Fiona Alston
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Belonging, respect, remembrance: How ECEC supports young citizens
Each year on 11 November, Australians pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who served in war and peacekeeping efforts, marking the moment the guns fell silent on the Western Front in 1918. Remembrance Day is an important opportunity to foster values of community, empathy and historical understanding, including in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.
2025-11-11 07:30:52
by Fiona Alston
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Reforms now in force across NSW early learning sector
From 6 November 2025, new reforms in New South Wales have come into force, introducing mandatory transparency measures and banning the use of personal mobile devices in early learning settings steps designed to strengthen child safety, support informed decision-making by families, and ensure consistent regulatory oversight.
2025-11-07 08:41:56
by Fiona Alston
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Celebrating 30 years of Kidz Galore
Kidz Galore is a respected, local provider of early learning services, providing early childhood education and care for children aged 0-5. Established in 1995, Kidz Galore is owned by three families, with Director Sue Turner responsible for managing overall operations, and has done for 30 years. This year, Kidz Galore celebrated 30 years of providing exceeding education and care to Perth families. As a family business, Kidz Galore manages to maintain the personal touch, which is of utmost importance when caring and educating children.
2025-11-07 07:45:21
by Fiona Alston
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OSHC convicted over serious breaches in supervision and safety obligations
2025-11-10 06:44:22
by Fiona Alston
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Reforms now in force across NSW early learning sector
2025-11-07 08:41:56
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Embark Early Education moves on Mayfield: What the takeover means
2025-11-10 08:22:20
by Fiona Alston
