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Shaping tomorrow’s classrooms: Celebrating Australia’s most transformative educators
On 3 September, 12 inspirational educators from across Australia were recognised at the 2025 Schools Plus Teaching Awards supported by Commonwealth Bank, one of the nation’s most prestigious honours in education. These teachers and school leaders have been celebrated for their powerful, lasting contributions to children’s learning and wellbeing, both in and beyond the classroom.
2025-09-05 08:15:28
by Fiona Alston
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Fostering a safe reporting culture in ECEC: new CELA guidance for leaders
Leaders in early childhood education and care (ECEC) play a pivotal role in creating environments where children are not only safe but feel safe. A key part of this is fostering a culture where concerns about children’s wellbeing or professional conduct are raised early, responded to appropriately, and embedded in everyday practice, not just policy.
2025-09-05 07:45:20
by Fiona Alston
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Outdoor learning on the rise: Victorian bush kinder grants open
The Victorian Government has recently opened applications for the Bush Kinder Grants Program, inviting eligible early childhood services to apply for one-off grants of $6,000 to establish new or enhance existing, outdoor learning programs in 2026. The initiative forms part of a $3.6 million investment over four years aimed at enriching children’s connection to nature and improving educational outcomes.
2025-09-05 07:15:12
by Fiona Alston
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Building a culture of care: how Jamberoo Preschool and Rachael Coopes are making R U OK?Day matter year-round
As R U OK?Day approaches on Thursday 11 September, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across the country are once again being called on to shine a light on emotional wellbeing, kindness and connection.
2025-09-05 07:00:53
by Fiona Alston
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2025 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards:Regional winners announced
The Regional Winners of the Educator of the Year Award in the 2025 Excellence in Family Day Care awards have been announced.
2025-09-04 07:40:31
by Fiona Alston
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National reforms to child safety in early learning: A message from Minister Jess Walsh
2025-08-28 06:36:43
by Fiona Alston
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Goodstart honours outgoing Chief Children’s Officer, announces new appointee
2025-09-01 09:03:04
by Fiona Alston
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Through my eyes: A little thank you on Early Childhood Educators’ Day
2025-09-03 07:30:33
by Fiona Alston
