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Early Years Support Program strengthens ACCO‑Led Early Childhood Sector
Across New South Wales and beyond, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community‑controlled early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are experiencing meaningful support through the Early Years Support (EYS) program, a tailored initiative led by SNAICC, National Voice for Our Children. The program is helping to build capacity, improve service quality and lift outcomes for children, families and communities in culturally grounded settings.
2026-01-29 05:40:32
by Fiona Alston
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AI “slop” is flooding children's feeds: What it means for early learning settings
Low-effort, AI-generated videos are increasingly targeting the youngest viewers on YouTube and YouTube Kids. For early childhood education and care services, the issue raises practical questions about digital media, family partnerships and children’s wellbeing.
2026-01-29 05:40:22
by Fiona Alston
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What is ARACY and how can The Nest support early childhood services
The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) has shaped the national conversation on child and youth wellbeing for more than two decades. Its flagship Nest Wellbeing Framework is increasingly used by organisations to align strategy, measure outcomes and strengthen collaboration.
2026-01-28 08:00:55
by Fiona Alston
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Is induction the answer to keeping early career teachers in the profession
Induction of early career teachers (ECTs), the structured support provided in the early years after qualification, has long been promoted as a key strategy for improving teacher retention. As Australia continues to grapple with workforce shortages and a high turnover of novice teachers, the question of whether induction can genuinely improve retention is gaining renewed attention from researchers and educators alike.
2026-01-28 07:45:21
by Fiona Alston
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Ratios versus environments: Why ECEC quality reform must treat staffing and space as one system
Educator-to-child ratios are one of the most visible signals of quality in early childhood education and care (ECEC). They set expectations for supervision, safety and responsiveness. They also shape what educators can realistically deliver across a long day: sustained interactions, intentional teaching, inclusion, documentation and partnerships with families.
2026-01-28 07:30:13
by Fiona Alston
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Ratios versus environments: Why ECEC quality reform must treat staffing and space as one system
2026-01-28 07:30:13
by Fiona Alston
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Victorian Parliament releases key paper on child safety and reform in ECEC
2026-01-23 09:52:28
by Fiona Alston
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Australia Day Honours 2026: Two early childhood leaders recognised nationally
2026-01-27 07:00:00
by Fiona Alston
