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The hidden workload: Why educators shouldn’t be responsible for cleaning
With illness rates rising and workforce pressures intensifying, the case for a national Childcare Cleaning Standard has never been clearer.
2026-01-19 07:45:10
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Playground safety checks in early learning: Why regular equipment inspections matter in 2026
Recent reports of playground injuries in early learning settings have identified the critical role of routine playground inspections, as updated 2026 regulatory reforms place greater emphasis on child safety, risk management and service-level governance.
2026-01-19 07:30:49
by Fiona Alston

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Approved provider to be charged over serious child safety allegations in Victoria
The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) shall be bringing 13 criminal charges against Team Holiday Pty Ltd, trading as TeamKids, in relation to serious alleged breaches of the Education and Care Services National Law that may have placed children at risk.
2026-01-19 07:00:40
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Local collaboration aims to boost early childhood literacy in Newman
The Y WA’s Newman Early Learning Centre has partnered with the Shire of East Pilbara’s Newman Library through a new early literacy initiative aimed at giving local children the strongest possible start in life.
2026-01-16 08:30:30
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NSW child-safety watchdog faces rising reportable conduct workload: What the latest data means for ECEC services
Recent NSW media coverage has again put the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) under the spotlight, focusing on whether the state’s child-safety systems are keeping pace with rising allegations and screening demands.
2026-01-16 07:35:37
by Fiona Alston
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Sustaining the spark: How early childhood leaders and educators can avoid burnout
2026-01-12 08:00:31
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Australia’s population outlook: What it means for the early childhood sector
2026-01-13 08:00:47
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Setting intentional goals for 2026: Supporting educators to grow, reflect and thrive
2026-01-14 06:46:06
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