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Attuned and responsive practice: How the ECMS Birth to Three project is shaping futures
Since May 2023, ECMS has been engaged in a bold, ongoing project to reimagine our approach to learning and development for children aged from birth to three. It’s a space that is under recognised and under-resourced in the broader policy landscape. But evidence tells us that learning starts from day one, and that the quality of interactions in these first three years has lifelong impact.
2025-08-29 06:45:45
by Fiona Alston
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LDC openings rise 3.5 per cent in June quarter, ACECQA snapshot shows
The number of new long day care (LDC) services opening across Australia in the June 2025 quarter rose 3.5 per cent in the same period last year, according to the latest ACECQA NQF snapshot.
2025-08-29 06:15:18
by Jason Roberts
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Educational Leaders strengthen child safety practice in South Australia
Eden Academy’s South Australian Educational Leaders recently came together for a workshop centred on a topic at the heart of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector: child safety.
2025-08-28 07:30:19
by Fiona Alston
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A golden milestone for Fairfield City Family Day Care
Fairfield City Family Day Care is celebrating 50 years of service in 2025 marking half a century of home-based education and care that has shaped the lives of children, families, and educators across western Sydney.
2025-08-28 07:05:03
by Fiona Alston
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National reforms to child safety in early learning: A message from Minister Jess Walsh
Minister for Early Childhood Education Jess Walsh has shared the following exclusive piece with The Sector, coinciding with the Australian Government’s rollout of a $189 million reform package to strengthen child safety in early learning. In her message, Minister Walsh speaks directly to the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector about why these reforms matter, and the vital role the workforce plays in ensuring every child experiences safe, high-quality education and care.
2025-08-28 06:36:43
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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$189m reform package to strengthen safety and trust in early learning
2025-08-25 07:30:31
by Fiona Alston
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Resilient children, connected brains: Professional learning that makes a difference
2025-08-26 09:00:01
by Fiona Alston
