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Helping children explore the diversity of families
A new children’s book, Guess How I Was Born, is offering early childhood educators and families a resource to support age-appropriate conversations about the diversity of families in Australia.
2025-09-19 09:00:57
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC in focus : Mudgee Community Preschool earns Exceeding NQS rating across all Quality Areas
Mudgee Community Preschool has been recognised for its commitment to early learning excellence, receiving an Exceeding National Quality Standard (NQS) rating across all seven Quality Areas under the National Quality Framework.
2025-09-19 09:00:39
by Fiona Alston
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Early brain connectivity foundational for attention skills: Implications for young learners
Recent research from Simon Fraser University sheds light on how the wiring of young children’s brains influences their ability to pay attention, switch between tasks, and ignore distractions, skills essential for learning. Published in eNeuro, the study follows 39 children aged four to seven over one year, using brain imaging to examine how structural and functional connections in their brains relate to attention.
2025-09-18 08:45:52
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC in focus: Journey Early Learning commitment to educators and child success
At a time when early childhood educators across Australia are navigating ongoing challenges, Journey Early Learning is investing in connection, collaboration and professional growth through its Community of Practice (CoP) meetings, a unique initiative designed to uplift and empower educators at every stage of their career.
2025-09-18 08:30:08
by Fiona Alston
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Celebrating educators: Free webinar series to uplift, inspire and strengthen practice
In a sector that gives so much, the Fraser Foundation is giving back, offering a free professional development webinar series designed to celebrate, support and empower early childhood professionals across Australia.
2025-09-18 08:00:46
by Fiona Alston
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Empowering safeguarding in early childhood: ECA’s comprehensive resource suite
2025-09-11 07:00:57
by Fiona Alston
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KU’s Megan Dodds named finalist in 2025 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards
2025-09-15 10:22:14
by Fiona Alston
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Largest gathering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family and children’s leaders set to drive national reform
2025-09-15 10:11:45
by Fiona Alston
