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Four leading organisations unite to deliver coordinated postvention services
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2025-09-10 09:00:26
by Fiona Alston
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Evaluating the impact of the Early Learning Teaching Pilot
A recent evaluation of the Early Learning Teaching Pilot (ELTP), conducted by the University of Melbourne in partnership with the Commonwealth Department of Education, has confirmed the program’s effectiveness in improving teaching practices and strengthening children’s foundational literacy and numeracy skills in the year before school.
2025-09-10 07:15:18
by Fiona Alston
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It takes a village to raise a child: For many Australian families the village they need is out of reach
The release 2025 Uniting Families Report, reveals a stark truth: while most Australian families value the support of a ‘village’ in raising children, not all have equal access to one. Housing insecurity, financial stress and complex care responsibilities are leaving too many families without the strong networks they need to thrive.
2025-09-10 06:45:01
by Fiona Alston
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2025 Queensland kindergarten funding essentials released in updated format
The Queensland Department of Education has released updated resources to support approved providers and services for the 2025 Kindergarten Funding Essentials.
2025-09-09 08:18:54
by Fiona Alston
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Supervision and team culture: Safeguarding trust through shared responsibility
A recent concern raised by a parent about communication and consent has renewed sector-wide focus on the critical role of supervision in early learning. The incident has prompted services to reflect on how effective team collaboration, strong communication, and robust child-safe practices support children’s safety, family trust, and professional accountability across all levels of practice.
2025-09-09 07:26:32
by Fiona Alston
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Early Childhood Education Minister Jess Walsh honours educators with message of recognition and reform
2025-09-03 08:17:59
by Fiona Alston
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Balancing child safety and practice: sector responds to device ban
2025-09-05 08:00:28
by Fiona Alston
