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Reframing behaviour and responsive strategies for early learning environments
In early childhood education, behaviour is communication, every gesture, sound, or action from children aged six weeks to five years reflects a developing language and an attempt to connect, express, or seek understanding.
2025-05-13 16:35:42
by Fiona Alston

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Strengthening practice through collaboration
In 2023, Goodstart Red Hill shared a vision to elevate practice, leadership, and professional collaboration in the early learning sector. The result was the creation of the “excellent network”, a space for services committed to reflective practice, sector uplift, and striving for excellence.
2025-05-05 12:00:11
by Fiona Alston

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Australian first professional development opportunity for early childhood on energy conservation and renewable energy.
Parents for Climate, in partnership with leading early childhood academic Dr Sue Elliott, is proud to present a groundbreaking Australian-first webinar designed to support early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals in teaching concepts of energy conservation and renewable energy.
2025-05-01 11:45:51
by Fiona Alston

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Tasmania launches new online literacy training for early years educators
A new online training package has been launched in Tasmania to support early childhood educators in strengthening young children’s language and literacy skills, with all modules aligned to the science of reading.
2025-04-28 15:35:40
by Isabella Southwell

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Director and Educational Leader Alison Teece benefits from VELP
Alison Teece, director and educational leader at Genazzano FCJ College, recently shared her experience of participating in the Victorian Educational Leadership Program, one which she said left her feeling ‘rejuvenated and re-energised’ after 34 years in the early childhood sector.
2025-04-24 06:36:36
by Freya Lucas
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Affinity Education under scrutiny as ABC airs follow-up investigation into child harm
2025-05-13 12:41:31
by Isabella Southwell

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Dr Jess Walsh named new Minister for Early Childhood Education following cabinet reshuffle
2025-05-13 07:42:35
by Isabella Southwell

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New workforce discount offers practical savings for ECEC staff and helps retain qualified professionals
2025-05-13 11:24:04
by Isabella Southwell