Allied Fields LATEST STORIES
Research
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
Workforce
Research
Practice
Provider
Quality
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
Research
Practice
Economics
Provider
Quality
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
Research
Practice
The Wiggles front campaign to encourage healthy eating among young children
The Wiggles have joined forces with the International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) to launch the "Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy" campaign. This initiative aims to inspire children to enjoy more fruits and vegetables through engaging songs, educational resources, and live performances, promoting healthy eating habits in homes and early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.
2025-06-13 12:11:29
by 0bdx41vt25zs
Workforce
Research
Policy
Practice
New ADHD pathway gives Brisbane educators clearer support for children’s needs
A new collaborative care pathway launched in Brisbane could play a key role in improving early intervention and continuity of care for children with ADHD, with potential flow-on benefits for early childhood educators supporting children in learning environments.
2025-06-04 12:17:58
by 0bdx41vt25zs
Load More
Popular
Workforce
Practice
Quality
Research
Supervision and team culture: Safeguarding trust through shared responsibility
2025-09-09 07:26:32
by Fiona Alston
Provider
Quality
Practice
Workforce
KU’s Megan Dodds named finalist in 2025 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards
2025-09-15 10:22:14
by Fiona Alston
Events News
Practice
Provider
Quality
Research
Workforce
Largest gathering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family and children’s leaders set to drive national reform
2025-09-15 10:11:45
by Fiona Alston
