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New Guardian Childcare’s To BE Me program connects families, educators and children through personalised learning
To BE Me, designed to make children's learning journeys more visible, meaningful and inspiring for families, educators and allied health partners across its 190 centres nationwide.
2025-10-17 08:00:31
by Fiona Alston

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On-site spot checks to strengthen safety and subsidy compliance in ECEC
From October 2025, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across four states will begin receiving unannounced on-site visits as part of a new federal pilot program aimed at improving safety and Child Care Subsidy (CCS) compliance.
2025-10-17 08:00:04
by Fiona Alston

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Queensland fast-tracks reportable conduct scheme and strengthens rest period protections
The Queensland Government has announced the accelerated implementation of a Reportable Conduct Scheme and enhanced rest period conditions for early childhood services, in a move designed to deliver stronger protections for children across the state.
2025-10-17 07:52:24
by Fiona Alston

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Revised ECA Statement on young children and digital technologies
Early Childhood Australia (ECA) has launched a revised version of its influential Statement on young children and digital technologies, offering updated guidance to support educators navigating the evolving digital landscape in early childhood settings.
2025-10-16 06:15:57
by Fiona Alston

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ICPA children in the spotlight as rural and remote education day returns
The Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association of Australia (ICPA) is proud to announce the second annual Rural and Remote Education Day (RREd Day), taking place on today Wednesday, 15 October 2025. The national awareness day shines a spotlight on the extraordinary determination of students living in rural and remote Australia, and the urgent need for equal access to education no matter where a child grows up.
2025-10-15 08:30:48
by Fiona Alston
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Deakin University embeds trauma-informed practice in teacher education
2025-10-09 09:00:40
by Fiona Alston

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Embedding empowerment and participation in early childhood education
2025-10-14 07:00:19
by Fiona Alston

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Strengthening Australia’s early childhood workforce: The qualification review
2025-10-14 07:15:57
by Fiona Alston