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Post-pandemic patterns: Understanding the lingering impact of COVID lockdowns on early childhood development
Recent commentary from BBC News highlights growing concern among UK clinicians and educators about the long-term developmental effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on young children. Speech and language delays, social withdrawal, and emotional regulation challenges have been widely reported.
2025-12-05 07:30:26
by Fiona Alston
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New national platform allergy assist® launched to support GPs in allergy diagnosis and management
The National Allergy Council (NAC) has introduced allergy assist®, a web‑based advisory and education service designed to improve access to specialist allergy advice for general practitioners and rural generalists across Australia.
2025-11-24 08:00:58
by Fiona Alston
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New virtual emergency care program expands for families in Western Australia
Families across Western Australia now have access to a new paediatric emergency‑care option at home, as the WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) expands to include children. This initiative, launched by the Government of Western Australia and now operating as “WAVEDKids”, forms part of the state Government’s reform of emergency health services.
2025-11-21 07:15:49
by Fiona Alston
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Queensland’s largest special school delivery on track
The David Crisafulli Government’s historic build of seven new special schools is moving ahead, marking what officials say is the largest‑ever state investment of its kind in Queensland. An allocated $500 million will fund the schools, providing families with greater choice and specialist support for students with higher learning and care needs.
2025-10-29 07:14:54
by Fiona Alston
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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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How one teacher is using Little J & Big Cuz to build empathy, understanding and confidence in First Nations learning
2025-12-08 07:15:19
by Fiona Alston
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NQF Annual Report 2025: Quality gains continue, but sector faces compliance pressures and persistent equity gaps
2025-12-10 07:21:19
by Fiona Alston
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Intentional science play: a three‑stage pathway to foster children’s scientific literacy in the early years
2025-12-10 07:45:26
by Fiona Alston
