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Staff waivers fall for seventh consecutive quarter, ACECQA snapshot shows
The proportion of long day care (LDC) services with staffing waivers has fallen for the seventh consecutive quarter, according to ACECQA’s latest NQF Snapshot. All states and territories reported year-on-year declines, with the exception of Tasmania.
2025-08-27 08:30:45
by Jason Roberts
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Bravehearts partners with Care for Kids to better understand parent perspectives on child safety
Bravehearts, Australia’s leading child protection advocacy organisation, has partnered with Care for Kids to better understand how parents and carers engage with child safety education and conversations.
2025-08-27 07:30:43
by Fiona Alston
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Finding the right partner: How Choklits Child Care and Kindergarten chose Storypark as their all-in-one solution
Choklits Child Care and Kindergarten recently consolidated platforms with Storypark to streamline operations across three Victorian centres, while also gaining sector-leading family engagement tools. Their experience offers valuable insights for other early childhood education and care (ECEC) services navigating digital transformation and modernising their operations.
2025-08-26 09:11:24
by Fiona Alston
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Resilient children, connected brains: Professional learning that makes a difference
As a gesture of appreciation for early childhood educators across the country, the Fraser Foundation, supported by Preschool Equipment, is offering two free, high-impact webinars this September. Featuring two of the most respected and engaging voices in child development, Maggie Dent and Nathan Wallis, these sessions are a celebration of the profound role early childhood professionals play in shaping young lives.
2025-08-26 09:00:01
by Fiona Alston
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NQF Snapshot: 91% of services rated Meeting NQS or above for fourth consecutive quarter
The latest National Quality Framework (NQF) Snapshot shows that 91 per cent of children’s education and care services are rated Meeting National Quality Standard (NQS) or above marking the fourth quarter in a row the sector has maintained this result.
2025-08-26 08:30:16
by Fiona Alston
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Department expands compliance action register: 13 more services added
2025-08-22 09:48:50
by Fiona Alston
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NQF Snapshot: 91% of services rated Meeting NQS or above for fourth consecutive quarter
2025-08-26 08:30:16
by Fiona Alston
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Raising the Bar: 29 services face NQS deadlines amid Department oversight delays
2025-08-21 10:17:07
by Fiona Alston
