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Transporting children: Training video and resources reinforces critical safety practices for ECEC services
Approved providers and educators transporting children as part of their early childhood education and care (ECEC) service operations are being urged to revisit transport safety procedures, supported by an updated training video designed to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
2026-01-29 05:30:58
by Fiona Alston
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What is ARACY and how can The Nest support early childhood services
The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) has shaped the national conversation on child and youth wellbeing for more than two decades. Its flagship Nest Wellbeing Framework is increasingly used by organisations to align strategy, measure outcomes and strengthen collaboration.
2026-01-28 08:00:55
by Fiona Alston
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Ratios versus environments: Why ECEC quality reform must treat staffing and space as one system
Educator-to-child ratios are one of the most visible signals of quality in early childhood education and care (ECEC). They set expectations for supervision, safety and responsiveness. They also shape what educators can realistically deliver across a long day: sustained interactions, intentional teaching, inclusion, documentation and partnerships with families.
2026-01-28 07:30:13
by Fiona Alston
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QLD Child safety reform resources and training available for ECEC services
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are encouraged to explore new resources designed to support the implementation of strengthened child safety laws across all states and territories.
2026-01-27 08:30:12
by Fiona Alston
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Implementing the Child Safe Standards in Early Childhood Education and Care
All early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in NSW are now required to implement the Child Safe Standards as part of the NSW Child Safe Scheme. These standards provide a framework to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and are designed to help ECEC providers embed a culture of safety across their policies, practices, and day-to-day operations.
2026-01-27 08:15:23
by Fiona Alston
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VECRA issues Emergency Action Notice over unsafe sleep practices
2026-01-27 08:00:19
by Fiona Alston
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Ratios versus environments: Why ECEC quality reform must treat staffing and space as one system
2026-01-28 07:30:13
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Family-owned Childcare business welcomes back Subiaco community after devastating fire
2026-01-27 11:30:33
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