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The Atlantis Group and Edith Cowan University tackle early educator shortage with fast‑tracked, fee‑free degrees
A Perth childcare provider, The Atlantis Group, has partnered with Edith Cowan University (ECU) to offer fast-tracked, fee-free Bachelor degrees for early childhood educators, an initiative designed to address Australia’s estimated shortage of around 1,500 early childhood teachers.
2025-07-18 09:45:09
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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Reclaiming Joy: Why connection, curiosity and care still matter in early childhood education
In a sector that has weathered intense scrutiny, reform and deep sorrow, a quiet truth remains: the work of early childhood education is still one of the most powerful, purposeful and profoundly human callings.
2025-07-09 10:00:07
by Fiona Alston
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Calls for stronger vetting and misconduct reporting in NT early learning services
Child safety and workforce integrity in Northern Territory early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are under scrutiny following revelations that some services are hiring staff without conducting proper reference checks.
2025-07-08 09:00:12
by Fiona Alston
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Safety starts with supervision: responding to real risks in ECEC
Reports of young children found alone on busy roads or in car parks, later returned to their early childhood education and care (ECEC) services by members of the public, serve as a sobering reminder: it only takes a moment for a child to leave a service unsupervised and unnoticed.
2025-07-07 10:30:58
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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The silent oath: Why child protection is personal for every educator
2025-07-17 09:00:31
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding cultural safety and responsiveness to strengthen belonging in early childhood education
2025-07-14 13:21:23
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