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NSW regulator permanently closes Sydney childcare service after long-running safety and compliance concerns
A Sydney long day care service has been permanently shut down following what has been reported as more than a decade of breaches of national safety standards, in a move being described as the first permanent closure under strengthened NSW enforcement settings.
2026-01-12 07:00:59
by Fiona Alston
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Tracy Beaton appointed as Victoria’s new Principal Commissioner for Children and Young People
The Allan Labor Government has appointed experienced clinical leader and child protection reformer Tracy Beaton as the new Principal Commissioner of Victoria’s Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP).
2026-01-09 07:30:38
by Fiona Alston
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Crayola Creativity Week 2026 launches as research highlights strong link between creativity and confidence
Crayola is celebrating the fifth anniversary of Crayola Creativity Week, a global celebration that invites millions of children to explore how creativity fuels learning. From 26 January to 1 February 2026, the initiative offers standards-aligned lesson plans and creative activities designed to spark imagination across literacy, STEAM and social-emotional learning.
2026-01-06 07:00:35
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Navigating new child-safety reforms: What early learning providers need to know
The Sector recently sat down with WorkPro founder Tania Evans to discuss how the latest child-safety reforms are reshaping workforce compliance across early childhood education and care (ECEC) services. From strengthened Working With Children Check (WWCC) systems to the embedding of child-safe cultures, the regulatory shift is significant, and services are being called to respond.
2026-01-05 08:00:35
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding culture every day: Evans Head–Woodburn Preschool recognised for reconciliation leadership
Evans Head–Woodburn Preschool in northern New South Wales has been recognised for its deep and sustained commitment to embedding Indigenous culture, language and knowledge throughout its educational program.
2026-01-05 08:00:05
by Fiona Alston
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The transformative power of affection: How nurturing care shapes early childhood development in Guatemala
2026-01-07 07:00:56
by Fiona Alston
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Crayola Creativity Week 2026 launches as research highlights strong link between creativity and confidence
2026-01-06 07:00:35
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New study finds social dominance preferences emerge in early childhood
2026-01-06 07:30:50
by Fiona Alston
