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Department expands compliance action register: 13 more services added
The Department of Education has expanded its new Enforcement Action Register, with an additional 13 early childhood education and care (ECEC) services now subject to compliance conditions under the strengthened regulatory powers that came into effect last month.
2025-08-22 09:48:50
by Fiona Alston
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A moment of calm in crisis: What Queensland’s childcare staff taught us about trust, safety and professionalism
The early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector has faced intense public scrutiny in recent months. Headlines have too often focused on compliance breaches, investigations, or enforcement actions. For many, these stories risk overshadowing the daily reality of what educators actually do, creating safe, nurturing, and learning-rich environments for children.
2025-08-21 11:48:35
by Fiona Alston
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Raising the Bar: 29 services face NQS deadlines amid Department oversight delays
As reported by The Sector the Department of Education has launched its first round of compliance actions under new strengthened regulatory powers, targeting 29 early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.
2025-08-21 10:17:07
by Fiona Alston
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Tiny Souls Media launches in Australia, setting a new benchmark for early childhood wellbeing
A groundbreaking resource platform is transforming the way Australian early learning services approach children’s emotional development. Tiny Souls Media has officially launched nationwide, delivering an engaging, research-backed program designed to build skills that can contribute to emotional intelligence, well-being and safety, among other outcomes in children aged 2–5.
2025-08-19 08:30:22
by Fiona Alston
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The power of play-based learning in early childhood
Play-based learning is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of early childhood education. Research indicates that structured and unstructured play can significantly enhance cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, setting a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
2025-08-18 10:00:54
by Fiona Alston
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Back to basics: Championing paper-based documentation in a digitally cautious sector
2025-08-19 11:27:23
by Fiona Alston
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Tiny Souls Media launches in Australia, setting a new benchmark for early childhood wellbeing
2025-08-19 08:30:22
by Fiona Alston
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Turning hope into action this Bravehearts Day
2025-08-18 09:59:00
by Fiona Alston
