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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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Unlocking potential: How the HIPPY Australia free resources support family engagement and school readiness
The transition to school is one of the most important junctures in a child’s learning journey. For many families, particularly those facing disadvantage or barriers, the role that adults play at home in supporting children’s early learning is vital.
2025-11-05 07:25:36
by Fiona Alston
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Tiny Souls: Strengthening child safety, wellbeing and emotional literacy in 2026 and beyond
As early childhood education and care (ECEC) services prepare for 2026, now is a strategic opportunity to review programs, align with evolving sector expectations, and strengthen continuity between home and centre,particularly in relation to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Child Safe Standards and children’s social–emotional development.
2025-11-04 07:30:02
by Fiona Alston
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First Nations early childhood partnership recognised at 2025 IPAA Awards
A groundbreaking partnership between the Department of Education and SNAICC, National Voice for our Children has been recognised at this year’s IPAA ACT Spirit of Service Awards, highlighting the power of collaboration to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
2025-11-03 08:30:16
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding safe body culture and child voice in responses to child‑on‑child behaviour in early childhood services
2025-11-05 06:32:20
by Fiona Alston
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Who should work with young children?
2025-11-07 07:30:45
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Start Strong funding changes to drive quality standards as part of record early-childhood investment
2025-10-31 07:43:21
by Fiona Alston
