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New national research to reimagine belonging for children in kinship care
A groundbreaking Australian Research Council funded project will reimagine how to strengthen belonging, identity, and wellbeing for children growing up in kinship care.
2025-11-05 07:51:29
by Fiona Alston
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Unlocking potential: How the HIPPY Australia free resources support family engagement and school readiness
The transition to school is one of the most important junctures in a child’s learning journey. For many families, particularly those facing disadvantage or barriers, the role that adults play at home in supporting children’s early learning is vital.
2025-11-05 07:25:36
by Fiona Alston
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High-quality early learning linked to better lifelong health outcomes
New evidence from the Medical Journal of Australia identifies the critical role early childhood education and care plays in lifelong health outcomes, spotlighting both sector strengths and systemic risks.
2025-11-05 05:54:12
by Fiona Alston
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New data reveals entrenched pay gaps for women from migrant and First Nations backgrounds
A new dashboard released by Jobs and Skills Australia highlights how intersecting factors such as gender, cultural background and migration status continue to influence pay outcomes, with significant implications for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce.
2025-11-04 08:15:17
by Fiona Alston
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Tiny Souls: Strengthening child safety, wellbeing and emotional literacy in 2026 and beyond
As early childhood education and care (ECEC) services prepare for 2026, now is a strategic opportunity to review programs, align with evolving sector expectations, and strengthen continuity between home and centre,particularly in relation to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Child Safe Standards and children’s social–emotional development.
2025-11-04 07:30:02
by Fiona Alston
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New data reveals entrenched pay gaps for women from migrant and First Nations backgrounds
2025-11-04 08:15:17
by Fiona Alston
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National winners announced in 2025 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards
2025-11-04 07:30:38
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC workforce invited to have their say in national survey
2025-11-03 07:00:47
by Fiona Alston
