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New approved program list released for ACCS (Child Wellbeing)
The Australian Government has published the Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) Child Wellbeing approved program list, outlining the programs that enable eligible families to access additional fee assistance to support children at risk.
2025-10-10 08:15:40
by Fiona Alston
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$130 million funding boost for childhood brain cancer and intellectual disability research
Children and families will benefit from a new Federal Government investment of $130 million in medical research, targeting some of the most pressing childhood health challenges, including brain cancer, intellectual disability and infertility.
2025-09-23 08:00:55
by Fiona Alston
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A brighter future for foster care
A new national poll released to mark Foster Care Week (14 – 20 September), gives hope for the future when it identified that Gen Z and Millennials are 25 per cent more likely than Baby Boomers to consider becoming foster carers.
2025-09-16 08:00:12
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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Tasmanian childcare centre earns top architecture award for community-focused design
The Alma Street Childcare Centre in Tasmania has been recognised for architectural excellence, receiving an Award for Educational Architecture at the 2025 Tasmanian Architecture Awards, hosted by the Australian Institute of Architects.
2025-07-08 09:30:56
by Fiona Alston
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Government announces new Workforce Reference Group to address ECEC staffing challenges
2025-10-03 08:59:22
by Fiona Alston
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National child safety training in development: Sector feedback now open
2025-10-07 09:13:06
by Fiona Alston
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Inclusion in early childhood education: A shared responsibility
2025-10-08 07:30:29
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