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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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World of Learning Holland Park West Celebrated Children's Week with author Dannika Patterson
World of Learning (WOL) at Holland Park West celebrated Children's Week by inviting award-winning Brisbane-based author Dannika Patterson to read her book The Big Book of Rights to kindergarten children at the centre. .
2025-10-31 07:45:23
by Fiona Alston

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Celebrating connection and community at Eden Academy Edens Landing
In celebration of Loud Shirt Day, the team and families at Eden Academy’s Edens Landing centre joined forces to raise funds for Hear and Say, the not‑for‑profit organisation that supports children with hearing loss. What began as a modest goal of raising $500 grew into something much bigger; the community raised an incredible $2,238.
2025-10-30 08:00:09
by Fiona Alston
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New data reveals entrenched pay gaps for women from migrant and First Nations backgrounds
2025-11-04 08:15:17
by Fiona Alston

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Care, choice and quality: Rethinking childcare subsidies through a child-centred and sector lens
2025-11-06 05:43:53
by Fiona Alston

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Policy momentum for early learning: Why think tanks are turning the tide on quality and safety
2025-11-06 06:17:44
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