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Making mistakes is part of the journey: What to do to correct cultural mistakes
Australia is home to diverse families, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities from around the world, each with unique cultural values, communication styles, and traditions.
2025-04-01 08:25:44
by Freya Lucas

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A boost to early learning for Bingara and Warialda
Much needed long day care services have arrived in the New South Wales communities of Bingara and Warialda, with Gwydir Shire Council successfully opening a new 5-day fortnight service for those communities.
2025-04-01 07:57:08
by Freya Lucas

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Balancing act: can screens really get kids moving?
This article explores the impact of digital technology on physical literacies and offers practical advice for parents and educators looking to strike a healthy balance.
2025-04-01 00:05:38
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Strengthening Family Partnerships to Support Critical Conversations
Being an educator is a diverse and deeply layered professional role. One of the most invisible yet critical aspects of our role is sharing concerns with families and raising potential developmental delays or differences with them.
2025-03-31 08:09:17
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Government joins forces with philanthropic partners to raise $100m to expand ECEC in areas of need
The Albanese Government has confirmed it will co-invest with a group of leading Australian charitable foundations acting through The Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children (IDAC) to build or expand integrated and holistic early learning services in areas of need.
2025-03-31 03:42:31
by Jason Roberts
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Federal Government commits to strengthening safety and quality in ECEC
2025-03-31 08:01:21
by Freya Lucas

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LDC attendance touched a new record in Q4 2024 but growth rates remain concerningly subdued
2025-04-01 17:44:49
by Jason Roberts

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ECEC sector responds to Government pledge to boost children’s safety
2025-04-01 08:20:07
by Freya Lucas