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Queensland launches free kindy health check pilot to support early intervention
A new pilot program launched is set to provide thousands of Queensland children with free, on-site health checks before they start school part of a broader initiative to support earlier identification of health and developmental concerns in the early years.
2025-10-27 10:33:59
by Fiona Alston
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New research highlights key factors in school belonging in the transition to school
New research has identified key factors helping Australian children develop a sense of belonging in their first year of school, including social engagement and familiarity of people, place and routines are key to developing a sense of belonging.
2025-10-27 09:46:03
by Fiona Alston
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The Nest and the UNCRC: Aligning frameworks for children’s rights and wellbeing
A conceptual alignment between The Nest and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) offers a powerful lens for understanding what children and young people need to thrive and who is responsible for meeting those needs.
2025-10-27 09:23:05
by Fiona Alston
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Childcare Leadership Alliance announces place-based funding program with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance
The Childcare Leadership Alliance (CLA) has announced that founding partner BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has committed funding over two years to launch a Place-Based Funding Program supporting early childhood education and care services in Moranbah and Dysart.
2025-10-27 09:10:23
by Fiona Alston
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One in five children now living in poverty, Barnardos warns
Australia’s child poverty crisis has reached breaking point, with new data revealing that more than 820,000 children are now living below the poverty line, the highest figure in more than 20 years.
2025-10-24 08:15:39
by Fiona Alston
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Democracy begins in the infant and toddler room: Reflections from the Early Childhood Australia 2025 Conference
2025-10-16 08:00:48
by Karen Hope
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New Guardian Childcare’s To BE Me program connects families, educators and children through personalised learning
2025-10-17 08:00:31
by Fiona Alston
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AERO invites ECEC providers to join leading national partnership in 2026
2025-10-17 08:30:45
by Fiona Alston
