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Major provider faces enforcement action as regulators step in over safety concerns
In Victoria, the newly established Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) has filed five charges against G8 Education Limited over an incident at Community Kids Hoppers Crossing Early Education Centre, where a child with diagnosed disabilities exited the service unaccompanied and was later found in the middle of a busy road.
2026-01-29 09:14:10
by Fiona Alston
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Early Years Support Program strengthens ACCO‑Led Early Childhood Sector
Across New South Wales and beyond, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community‑controlled early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are experiencing meaningful support through the Early Years Support (EYS) program, a tailored initiative led by SNAICC, National Voice for Our Children. The program is helping to build capacity, improve service quality and lift outcomes for children, families and communities in culturally grounded settings.
2026-01-29 05:40:32
by Fiona Alston
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AI “slop” is flooding children's feeds: What it means for early learning settings
Low-effort, AI-generated videos are increasingly targeting the youngest viewers on YouTube and YouTube Kids. For early childhood education and care services, the issue raises practical questions about digital media, family partnerships and children’s wellbeing.
2026-01-29 05:40:22
by Fiona Alston
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Transporting children: Training video and resources reinforces critical safety practices for ECEC services
Approved providers and educators transporting children as part of their early childhood education and care (ECEC) service operations are being urged to revisit transport safety procedures, supported by an updated training video designed to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
2026-01-29 05:30:58
by Fiona Alston
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New Geccko course simplifies payments, fees and CCS obligations for ECEC services
A new online learning course launched on the Geccko platform is helping early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers better understand how to manage payments, gap fees and Child Care Subsidy (CCS) entitlements in line with Family Assistance Law.
2026-01-29 05:30:48
by Fiona Alston
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VECRA issues Emergency Action Notice over unsafe sleep practices
2026-01-27 08:00:19
by Fiona Alston
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Family-owned Childcare business welcomes back Subiaco community after devastating fire
2026-01-27 11:30:33
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Victorian Parliament releases key paper on child safety and reform in ECEC
2026-01-23 09:52:28
by Fiona Alston
