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Deakin University embeds trauma-informed practice in teacher education
In an Australian first, Deakin University will integrate trauma-informed practice across all its early childhood, primary and secondary initial teacher education (ITE) courses from 2026.
2025-10-09 09:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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True allyship: Building culturally safe spaces for First Nations educators and families
Creating genuine allyship in early childhood education and care (ECEC) means moving beyond symbolic gestures to meaningful action that supports cultural safety, respect and belonging for First Nations educators, families and children.
2025-10-09 08:15:58
by Fiona Alston
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Inclusion in early childhood education: A shared responsibility
Inclusion is not an add‑on, it is central to quality education and care. Yet delivering truly inclusive early childhood environments requires more than good intentions. It demands intentional policies, professional capacity, collaboration and shared accountability across educators, leadership, families and systems.
2025-10-08 07:30:29
by Fiona Alston
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Hear Us Roar: Take your seat at the Conversation at the Moreton Bay Early Learning Conference 2025
Early childhood professionals across South East Queensland are being invited to take their seat at the conversation and “Hear Us Roar” at the Moreton Bay Early Learning Conference (MBELC), returning to UniSC Moreton on Saturday, 15 November 2025.
2025-10-08 06:39:42
by Fiona Alston
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National child safety training in development: Sector feedback now open
A new nationally consistent child safety training program is being developed for early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals, with sector input now being sought through a national survey and series of targeted workshops.
2025-10-07 09:13:06
by Fiona Alston
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National child safety training in development: Sector feedback now open
2025-10-07 09:13:06
by Fiona Alston
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Inclusion in early childhood education: A shared responsibility
2025-10-08 07:30:29
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I Am Me, You Are You: Anthony Semann and Louise Dorrat release new picture book on inclusion in early learning
2025-10-02 08:00:06
by Fiona Alston
