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Celebrating the legacy of Karen Roberts: A leader, advocate and changemaker in early childhood education
Karen Roberts, a deeply respected leader in early childhood education and care, will retire on 19 July 2025, concluding a career spanning nearly fifty years. Her legacy is one of courage, compassion and an unwavering commitment to children’s rights, social justice and educational inclusion.
2025-07-15 10:18:35
by Fiona Alston
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Applications now open for professional development and paid practicum support in early childhood sector
Applications have officially opened for the latest round of workforce support under the Albanese Government’s $72.4 million Early Childhood Education Workforce Package, with early childhood educators, teachers, and providers encouraged to apply.
2025-07-15 10:13:49
by Fiona Alston
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Taking a leap: Why risky play matters
Last month, Play Australia released A Risky Play Position Statement for Young Australian Children. It’s a welcome, well-evidenced affirmation of something deeply embedded in ECMS practice: that “risky play” is not just okay, it’s essential.
2025-07-15 09:53:58
by Fiona Alston
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Brisbane’s youngest athletes get into the Olympic spirit at Bush Kindy event
With the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games just seven years away, excitement is beginning to ripple through the city and not just among seasoned athletes. At Queensland Childcare Services’ (QCCS) The Woods Early Education Centre in Ashgrove, the next generation of sporting stars are already getting into the spirit through play-based learning designed to ignite imaginations and promote physical wellbeing.
2025-07-15 09:00:51
by Fiona Alston
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Calls grow for national early childhood safeguarding register to strengthen child protection
Calls are mounting across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector for a unified, national safeguarding system that enables approved providers to identify individuals who have been subject to disciplinary action, performance management, or child protection-related investigations even if they hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
2025-07-14 10:13:51
by Fiona Alston
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Honouring the quiet magic of early childhood
2025-07-11 09:15:00
by Fiona Alston
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Minister Jess Walsh signals urgent action on safety and oversight in early learning
2025-07-11 08:45:01
by Fiona Alston
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Applications now open for professional development and paid practicum support in early childhood sector
2025-07-15 10:13:49
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