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Resilient children, connected brains: Professional learning that makes a difference
As a gesture of appreciation for early childhood educators across the country, the Fraser Foundation, supported by Preschool Equipment, is offering two free, high-impact webinars this September. Featuring two of the most respected and engaging voices in child development, Maggie Dent and Nathan Wallis, these sessions are a celebration of the profound role early childhood professionals play in shaping young lives.
2025-08-26 09:00:01
by Fiona Alston
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$189m reform package to strengthen safety and trust in early learning
The Australian Government, alongside state and territory counterparts, has committed to one of the most significant safety reforms in early childhood education and care in over a decade, earmarking $189 million to uplift quality, transparency and oversight across the sector.
2025-08-25 07:30:31
by Fiona Alston
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New Geccko course helps ECEC professionals respond to disasters and emergencies
Free online training supports educators, centre managers and approved providers with critical information for emergency preparedness and response.
2025-08-21 10:56:14
by Fiona Alston
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Tiny Souls Media launches in Australia, setting a new benchmark for early childhood wellbeing
A groundbreaking resource platform is transforming the way Australian early learning services approach children’s emotional development. Tiny Souls Media has officially launched nationwide, delivering an engaging, research-backed program designed to build skills that can contribute to emotional intelligence, well-being and safety, among other outcomes in children aged 2–5.
2025-08-19 08:30:22
by Fiona Alston
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The power of play-based learning in early childhood
Play-based learning is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of early childhood education. Research indicates that structured and unstructured play can significantly enhance cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, setting a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
2025-08-18 10:00:54
by Fiona Alston
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The power of sustained shared thinking in building self esteem as a learner
2025-08-25 08:35:20
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Back to basics: Championing paper-based documentation in a digitally cautious sector
2025-08-19 11:27:23
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