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ACECQA highlights resources to strengthen child safety and quality practice
As early childhood education and care (ECEC) services navigate a period of unprecedented pressure and change, the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has reinforced its commitment to upholding the principles of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and supporting those who work tirelessly to deliver safe, high-quality care for the 1.4 million children attending services each day.
2025-08-07 10:27:16
by Fiona Alston
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Sagewood Early Learning: Embedding protective education
With the implementation of Child Safe Standards across early learning services, embedding protective education is more than a compliance requirement, it’s a powerful way to create cultures where children feel safe, valued, and empowered. Sagewood Early Learning is demonstrating how this can be achieved through its partnership with Safe4Kids, setting a positive example for the sector
2025-08-07 06:53:10
by Fiona Alston
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Where magic happens: The heart and power of early learning educators
In early learning, every moment matters. The most powerful teaching doesn’t always come from planned activities or structured programs, it happens in the quiet, everyday exchanges where educators are fully present with children.
2025-08-05 11:03:05
by Fiona Alston
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Sesame Lane celebrated as large employer of the year at North Coast Queensland Training Awards
Sesame Lane has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to professional learning and workforce development, receiving the Large Employer of the Year award at the North Coast Queensland Training Awards.
2025-08-01 09:45:38
by Fiona Alston
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The Wiggles branch out with the Tree of Wisdom on energetic new single
Australia’s favourite children’s music group has released a fresh, high‑energy track featuring viral sensation the Tree of Wisdom, signalling the next phase of a cross‑generational Wiggles revival.
2025-07-31 08:45:48
by Fiona Alston
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New federal legislation strengthens safety in early childhood education and care
2025-08-04 10:36:40
by Fiona Alston
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Updated enforcement action and new infringement notices registers released
2025-07-31 10:42:05
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ACECQA updates workforce strategy dashboard, highlighting progress across ECEC sector
2025-08-01 09:29:47
by Fiona Alston
