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An exclusive “Fireside Chat” with ECEC Champion Myra Geddes
As anticipation builds for the ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum in Melbourne on 17 July 2025, The Sector has confirmed one of the day’s most anticipated highlights: a fireside chat with Myra Geddes, Chief Inclusion and Strategy Officer at Goodstart Early Learning.
2025-07-01 11:25:05
by Fiona Alston

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20-year milestone reflects career growth and leadership at G8 Education
From trainee to strategic lead, Paula Date’s 20-year journey at G8 Education exemplifies the potential for growth and long-term impact in early childhood education and care.
2025-06-20 07:37:14
by Isabella Southwell

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New microskill course supports inclusive practice for NSW early childhood educators
A new online professional learning course is now available to early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals in New South Wales, aimed at strengthening inclusive practice and improving support for autistic children.
2025-06-19 09:30:23
by Fiona Alston

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ELAA calls for cultural shift and stronger national consistency in child safety reforms
Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) has called for a broader, more culturally embedded approach to child safety in its submission to the National Child Safety Review under the National Quality Framework (NQF), highlighting a series of recommendations aimed at ensuring safer and more inclusive early learning environments.
2025-06-18 08:15:42
by Fiona Alston

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Educator wellbeing on the agenda at Workforce and Wellbeing Forum as Anthony Semann prepares to host panel of sector experts
As excitement for the inaugural ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum, to be held in Melbourne on 17 July 2025, continues to build, the team at The Sector is thrilled to confirm the composition of its wellbeing panel, which will be hosted by director of Semann & Slattery, Anthony Semann.
2025-06-17 20:00:27
by Jason Roberts
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Prime Minister Albanese backs Tasmanian Labor’s childcare plan, highlights national early learning progress
2025-06-30 10:42:02
by Fiona Alston

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South Australia announces major OSHC sector reforms aimed at boosting quality and access
2025-06-30 09:49:48
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How do you build and keep your dream team? ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum tackles the big questions
2025-06-24 15:20:53
by Fiona Alston