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Thriving Futures: BHP renews $3.9m commitment to regional ECEC workforce
Western Australia's early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is set to benefit from a renewed three-year partnership between BHP and Child Australia, focused on building a sustainable workforce in regional communities. The $3.9 million funding commitment will expand the reach and impact of the Thriving Futures initiative, which has already delivered measurable improvements in workforce stability and access to early learning in the Pilbara and Goldfields.
2025-07-04 09:00:37
by Fiona Alston
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MacKillop Family Services launches third Reconciliation Action Plan
MacKillop Family Services has taken another significant step in its reconciliation journey with the launch of its third Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on July 1, reaffirming its commitment to building respectful, collaborative relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The new Stretch RAP outlines a long-term strategy for embedding culturally safe and responsive practices across all areas of the organisation
2025-07-04 08:42:42
by Fiona Alston
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New public preschools to boost early learning access in Sydney’s north-west
The NSW Government has announced the construction of two new public preschools as part of a major infrastructure package to meet rising demand in Sydney’s rapidly growing north-west. Located in Gables and Box Hill, the preschools will support access to high-quality, fee-free early childhood education, co-located with new public primary schools for streamlined family access.
2025-07-04 08:30:36
by Fiona Alston
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Seven Greater Shepparton early learning centres awarded for oral health leadership
Seven early learning services in Greater Shepparton have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to children’s oral health through the Smiles 4 Miles program, an initiative led by Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV).
2025-07-04 07:30:25
by Fiona Alston
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Supervision gaps can lead to child abuse – what can be done?
The horrific allegations of child abuse by an early childhood educator in Victoria came to light at a time when the early learning sector was already under fire for previous abuse revelations and safety breaches.
2025-07-04 07:15:12
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ECEC must change now, our children can’t wait for another inquiry
2025-07-02 07:47:14
by Fiona Alston
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Leading with Curiosity: How distributed leadership is redefining the future of early childhood education
2025-07-03 07:42:07
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An exclusive “Fireside Chat” with ECEC Champion Myra Geddes
2025-07-01 11:25:05
by Fiona Alston
