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Fostering a safe reporting culture in ECEC: new CELA guidance for leaders
Leaders in early childhood education and care (ECEC) play a pivotal role in creating environments where children are not only safe but feel safe. A key part of this is fostering a culture where concerns about children’s wellbeing or professional conduct are raised early, responded to appropriately, and embedded in everyday practice, not just policy.
2025-09-05 07:45:20
by Fiona Alston
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Outdoor learning on the rise: Victorian bush kinder grants open
The Victorian Government has recently opened applications for the Bush Kinder Grants Program, inviting eligible early childhood services to apply for one-off grants of $6,000 to establish new or enhance existing, outdoor learning programs in 2026. The initiative forms part of a $3.6 million investment over four years aimed at enriching children’s connection to nature and improving educational outcomes.
2025-09-05 07:15:12
by Fiona Alston
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Building a culture of care: how Jamberoo Preschool and Rachael Coopes are making R U OK?Day matter year-round
As R U OK?Day approaches on Thursday 11 September, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across the country are once again being called on to shine a light on emotional wellbeing, kindness and connection.
2025-09-05 07:00:53
by Fiona Alston
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Sagewood walks ‘Out of the Shadows’ to honour lives lost and support suicide prevention
As World Suicide Prevention Day approaches, early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider Sagewood Early Learning is stepping forward to raise awareness and vital funds through Lifeline’s Out of the Shadows Walk.
2025-09-04 07:50:55
by Fiona Alston
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New resources boost language support in Victorian early childhood services
The Victorian Government has unveiled a new resource pack to help funded kindergarten and early childhood services connect with the Early Childhood Language Services, a free interpreting and translation initiative designed to support culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families.
2025-09-04 07:35:48
by Fiona Alston
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Through my eyes: A little thank you on Early Childhood Educators’ Day
2025-09-03 07:30:33
by Fiona Alston
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Finalists announced for HESTA’s Early Childhood Education & Care Awards 2025
2025-09-03 09:15:10
by Fiona Alston
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Educational Leaders strengthen child safety practice in South Australia
2025-08-28 07:30:19
by Fiona Alston
