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Empowering safeguarding in early childhood: ECA’s comprehensive resource suite
Safeguarding children is at the heart of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and is a key focus of National Quality Standard (NQS) Quality Area 2: Children’s health and safety, as well as Quality Area 7: Governance and leadership
2025-09-11 07:00:57
by Fiona Alston
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Bravehearts Day empowers families to talk personal safety with confidence
A new national survey, released ahead of Bravehearts Day (Friday, 12 September), shows that while most parents want to play an active role in protecting their children, many feel they need more guidance and support to have conversations about safety and wellbeing.
2025-09-11 07:00:04
by Fiona Alston
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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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Supervision and team culture: Safeguarding trust through shared responsibility
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
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Through my eyes: A little thank you on Early Childhood Educators’ Day
2025-09-03 07:30:33
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