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Holding safety with both hands
There are words that should never belong in the language of early childhood education. Abuse is one of them. And yet, here we are. Again. Headlines swell with horror. The sector braces. A familiar script unfolds; Stricter compliance, tighter protocols, streamlining checks. All necessary. But none of which are sufficient.
2025-07-28 09:30:37
by Fiona Alston
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Occupational therapy students join Broome early learning centre to strengthen early development
Children at a Broome early learning service have benefited from a new collaboration with university students, designed to boost developmental outcomes while supporting future allied health professionals.
2025-07-28 09:20:53
by Fiona Alston
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HECS relief for early learning professionals: New changes deliver financial boost
New federal legislation to reduce student debt is expected to deliver significant relief for thousands of early childhood professionals, offering a 20 per cent cut to existing HECS balances and lifting the repayment threshold.
2025-07-24 09:46:06
by Fiona Alston
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Understanding child wellbeing: ARACY resource supports ECEC practices
The concept of child wellbeing is widely used in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, but definitions and interpretations can vary. This can present challenges when designing, delivering or evaluating programs and services that aim to support children and families.
2025-07-24 09:00:06
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum hailed an "outstanding success” delivering insight, support and solutions
The inaugural Workforce and Wellbeing Forum, held on 17 July in Melbourne, brought together early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals from across the country to explore pressing sector issues and actionable solutions.
2025-07-22 10:39:54
by Fiona Alston
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Part-time provisions under review in Children’s Services Award and 10 other modern awards
2025-07-25 08:05:18
by Fiona Alston
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New mentoring initiative launched to support male educators in early childhood
2025-07-25 08:00:40
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Resources for strengthening child safety in early childhood settings
2025-07-21 09:30:57
by Fiona Alston