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Bringing bush kinder to life at Bunyip Kindergarten
Bush kinder is a unique and powerful program that takes place entirely outdoors in natural bush settings. Guided by the same learning frameworks as traditional kindergarten, it encourages children to explore, discover, and learn through unstructured play, rain, hail, or shine.
2025-05-08 15:18:03
by Fiona Alston
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ACA urges providers to take advantage of free worker retention grant support
Timelines for eligible approved providers of early childhood education and care (ECEC) to apply for the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment (WRP) grant are narrowing, with those who wish to have payments backdated to 2 December 2024 urged to seek support to ensure that they have made a complete application by the end of the financial year (30 June 2025).
2025-05-06 04:59:36
by Freya Lucas
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Calls grow for action after reports of child-on-child assaults in Queensland childcare services
Concerns are mounting over the handling of child-on-child sexual assaults in Queensland childcare services, following reports of two separate incidents involving very young children.
2025-04-28 12:52:46
by Isabella Southwell
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Peak disability organisations call for roadmap for inclusivity
19 of Australia’s peak disability organisations are calling for all candidates in the upcoming Federal Election to ‘show real leadership’ by committing to a National Roadmap for Inclusive Education.
2025-04-25 08:11:33
by Freya Lucas
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Don't glorify war - and five other excellent ways to explore commemoration days with children
ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day hold a prominent place in Australian cultural and education calendars, and educators and parents are often encouraged to engage children in commemorative events.
2025-04-25 07:15:54
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Leading a child safe service: Guidance for ECEC leaders and providers
2025-04-30 06:57:34
by Isabella Southwell
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Digital tools in the early years: What educators need to know
2025-05-06 14:08:22
by Isabella Southwell
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Intergenerational play supports child development and community wellbeing
2025-04-28 16:17:37
by Isabella Southwell
