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NQF Annual Report 2025: Quality gains continue, but sector faces compliance pressures and persistent equity gaps
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has released its ninth Annual Performance Report on the National Quality Framework (NQF), confirming the sector’s steady upward trajectory in quality while highlighting rising compliance pressures, persistent equity gaps, and a renewed national focus on safety and workforce development.
2025-12-10 07:21:19
by Fiona Alston
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UOW receives $1.9 million funding boost to support early childhood teacher workforce
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has secured $1.9 million in new funding from the NSW Department of Education to expand its Early Years Accelerated program, a targeted initiative designed to grow the state’s early childhood teacher workforce.
2025-12-10 07:15:41
by Fiona Alston
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Free governance and risk tools available for ECEC providers
The Governance and Risk Management Program delivered in partnership between the NSW Department of Education and Early Childhood Australia (ECA) offers free, practical support to early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers and leaders across NSW.
2025-12-10 06:31:53
by Fiona Alston
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New positive behaviour guidance coaching program to support educators and strengthen child wellbeing
A Queensland Government initiative is providing early childhood educators and teachers with access to specialist coaching and resources to better support children’s behaviour, rights and wellbeing.
2025-12-08 07:45:21
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Police legacy child safety handbook: A vital resource for educators and families
The 2025 edition of the NSW Police Legacy Child Safety Handbook is available, offering current guidance on safety and wellbeing for children across homes, services and communities.
2025-12-08 07:30:56
by Fiona Alston
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How one teacher is using Little J & Big Cuz to build empathy, understanding and confidence in First Nations learning
2025-12-08 07:15:19
by Fiona Alston
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Fair Work Commission confirms forced resignation grounds in case involving early learning provider
2025-12-08 07:30:23
by Fiona Alston
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A new path forward: Australia’s First Nations Education Policy emerges to reshape learning for First Nations children
2025-12-08 08:00:28
by Fiona Alston
