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Denise Morcombe named 2025 Sunshine Coast Woman of the Year: A milestone for child safety advocacy
Denise Morcombe has been named the 2025 Sunshine Coast Woman of the Year following a public vote conducted by the Sunshine Coast Daily. With more than 50 per cent of the community vote across a field of over 30 nominees, the honour recognises her long-standing commitment to child safety education and advocacy across Australia.
2025-12-04 07:45:12
by Fiona Alston
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National reforms spark targeted child safety response in the NT’s early learning sector
The Northern Territory has launched a dedicated child safety education and training strategy for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, aligning with national reforms and placing a clear focus on supporting staff to build and maintain child-safe environments.
2025-12-04 07:15:50
by Fiona Alston
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What did you do well? How do you know?
The term knowledge-rich curriculum is being increasingly used in discussions about curriculum reform. That’s particularly true in countries such as Australia and New Zealand.
2025-12-03 08:15:23
by Fiona Alston
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Boosting self-esteem may reduce materialism in preschoolers, new study suggests
A newly published study has found that building self-esteem in preschool-aged children may help reduce early signs of materialism, particularly in children who are already developing perspective-taking and empathy skills.
2025-12-03 07:30:02
by Fiona Alston
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Bush kindy builds strength, confidence and connection at Clearview Early Learning
At Clearview Early Learning and Kindergarten in Nerang, Queensland, nature is more than a backdrop, it’s a teacher. Through an evolving Bush Kindy philosophy, the service is embedding physical development, emotional growth and a sense of calm into the daily rhythm of early learning.
2025-12-02 07:40:49
by Fiona Alston
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Professional bravery in ECEC: How reading the nervous system prevents behaviour escalation
2025-12-02 07:30:47
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms
2025-12-01 07:10:09
by Fiona Alston
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Bush kindy builds strength, confidence and connection at Clearview Early Learning
2025-12-02 07:40:49
by Fiona Alston
