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Q&A: Supporting Queensland’s ECEC sector through new child safety reforms
From 1 January 2026, Queensland’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector will operate under the new Child Safe Organisations Act. To help providers navigate this change, the Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland (ACA Qld) is launching a series of free webinars on Child Safe Standards. This is an extension of the Safe Spaces, Strong Voices in-person development days.
2025-11-07 07:30:38
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, 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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Hear Us Roar: Take your seat at the Conversation at the Moreton Bay Early Learning Conference 2025
Early childhood professionals across South East Queensland are being invited to take their seat at the conversation and “Hear Us Roar” at the Moreton Bay Early Learning Conference (MBELC), returning to UniSC Moreton on Saturday, 15 November 2025.
2025-10-08 06:39:42
by Fiona Alston
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Government announces new Workforce Reference Group to address ECEC staffing challenges
Education Minister Jess Walsh has announced the establishment of a Workforce Reference Group, a new body designed to tackle one of the most pressing issues in early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce shortages and retention.
2025-10-03 08:59:22
by Fiona Alston
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New data reveals entrenched pay gaps for women from migrant and First Nations backgrounds
2025-11-04 08:15:17
by Fiona Alston
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Who should work with young children?
2025-11-07 07:30:45
by Fiona Alston
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Care, choice and quality: Rethinking childcare subsidies through a child-centred and sector lens
2025-11-06 05:43:53
by Fiona Alston
