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USA study highlights the power of playful learning in early childhood classrooms
A new international study has reinforced the value of play-based learning, finding that playful, child-led approaches are among the most effective ways to support holistic development and engagement in early education.
2025-10-10 08:00:45
by Fiona Alston
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Government announces new Workforce Reference Group to address ECEC staffing challenges
Education Minister Jess Walsh has announced the establishment of a Workforce Reference Group, a new body designed to tackle one of the most pressing issues in early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce shortages and retention.
2025-10-03 08:59:22
by Fiona Alston
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Using AI responsibly and ethically in ECEC
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in everyday tools, its role in early childhood education and care (ECEC) is under growing scrutiny. A recent article from Community Early Learning Australia (CELA) highlights the opportunities and challenges of AI use in the sector, particularly in light of new requirements under the National Quality Framework (NQF).
2025-10-02 07:00:07
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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Partnering for progress: the Y WA and Edith Cowan University
In response to the growing demand for speech therapy services, the Y WA is partnering with Speech Pathology students from the Edith Cowan University (ECU) School of Medical and Health Sciences to provide targeted support during the most critical years of a child’s learning. This unique program brings students into a real-life early learning setting and delivers early speech and language support across several of the Y WA Early Learning Centres (ELC).
2025-09-22 09:00:28
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
by Fiona Alston
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I Am Me, You Are You: Anthony Semann and Louise Dorrat release new picture book on inclusion in early learning
2025-10-02 08:00:06
by Fiona Alston
