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School students in VET reach highest level since collection began in 2006
The VET in Schools 2024 report shows the number of students engaged in vocational education and training (VET) has increased by 5.8% from 2023, to 266,765 students, and increased 55.4% to its highest level since the collection began in 2006. Whilst Queensland continues to hold the highest proportion of VET in Schools students (39.4%), growth was recorded across most states and territories.
2025-10-14 07:45:49
by Fiona Alston
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Strengthening Australia’s early childhood workforce: The qualification review
Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector stands at an important juncture. A newly launched project by HumanAbility seeks to reimagine foundational vocational qualifications in the sector, with the goals of better aligning training with evolving workforce needs, supporting meaningful career pathways, and ensuring that educators are equipped with the skills the modern sector demands.
2025-10-14 07:15:57
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding empowerment and participation in early childhood education
Creating environments where children feel safe, valued and heard is essential to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC). A guide from the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian, “The Empowerment and Participation” offers practical tools and frameworks to help services embed child-safe principles that strengthen children’s agency and voice.
2025-10-14 07:00:19
by Fiona Alston
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Keeping Kimberley languages strong: ILF launches new songbook and album
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) has launched a vibrant new songbook and album that celebrates and preserves First Nations languages through music and storytelling. Titled the new songbook and album, the resource is part of ILF’s ongoing commitment to support remote communities in maintaining language, culture and identity.
2025-10-13 07:45:39
by Fiona Alston
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Supporting disclosure: SNAICC resource strengthens responses to child safety concerns
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children has released a vital new resource designed to support early childhood educators and professionals in responding to disclosures of abuse or harm.
2025-10-13 07:15:02
by Fiona Alston
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USA study highlights the power of playful learning in early childhood classrooms
2025-10-10 08:00:45
by Fiona Alston
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National child safety training in development: Sector feedback now open
2025-10-07 09:13:06
by Fiona Alston
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New approved program list released for ACCS (Child Wellbeing)
2025-10-10 08:15:40
by Fiona Alston
