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ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms
New national reforms will see early childhood education and care (ECEC) services close from 5pm on selected days each year to complete mandatory safety training aimed at strengthening child protection practices across the sector.
2025-12-01 07:10:09
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Government introduces landmark early childhood reforms to put child safety first
The NSW Government has introduced landmark legislation to the NSW Parliament, marking the most significant reform to early childhood education and care (ECEC) regulation in 15 years.
2025-09-10 08:40:30
by Fiona Alston
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Families to access more regulatory information about ECEC services
Families searching for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services can now access more detailed regulatory information through StartingBlocks.gov.au, following updates that came into effect this week.
2025-09-02 10:17:28
by Fiona Alston
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$189m reform package to strengthen safety and trust in early learning
The Australian Government, alongside state and territory counterparts, has committed to one of the most significant safety reforms in early childhood education and care in over a decade, earmarking $189 million to uplift quality, transparency and oversight across the sector.
2025-08-25 07:30:31
by Fiona Alston
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ACECQA progresses Inclusive Capability Project with first consultative workshop
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has commenced its Inclusive Capability Project, hosting the first consultative workshop in June to inform the development of a new Inclusive Practice Framework for early childhood education and care (ECEC).
2025-08-12 09:15:16
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms
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Professional bravery in ECEC: How reading the nervous system prevents behaviour escalation
2025-12-02 07:30:47
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Bush kindy builds strength, confidence and connection at Clearview Early Learning
2025-12-02 07:40:49
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