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Resources for strengthening child safety in early childhood settings
Early Childhood Australia (ECA) is supporting the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector with a suite of resources and learning tools aimed at strengthening child safeguarding practices.
2025-07-21 09:30:57
by Fiona Alston
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Lord Howe Island preschool faces possible closure amid housing-driven staffing crisis
Lord Howe Island’s only preschool may be forced to shut its doors, as operators struggle to staff the facility due to the island’s housing shortage.
2025-07-21 09:15:59
by Fiona Alston
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Narragunnawali awards 2025: Finalists announced for excellence in reconciliation education
Reconciliation Australia has announced the finalists for the 2025 Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards, recognising early learning services and schools leading the way in embedding First Nations histories, cultures and values into daily educational practice.
2025-07-21 09:00:50
by Fiona Alston
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Queensland premier commits to national leadership on child safety in wake of sector scandals
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has pledged to make the state a "national leader" in child safety, following a wave of high-profile child protection failures linked to early learning services across the country.
2025-07-21 08:45:10
by Fiona Alston
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Authorities investigate centre after offender found working without clearance
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2025-07-21 08:30:12
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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Quality knows no gender: A national call to support male educators in early childhood education
2025-07-16 09:30:20
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The silent oath: Why child protection is personal for every educator
2025-07-17 09:00:31
by Fiona Alston