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Wendy McCarthy AO and Karen McKay OAM recognised in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for service to early childhood education
Two remarkable early childhood leaders, one shaping national policy and the other leading practice in the community, have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for their lasting contributions to children, families and the early learning profession.
2025-06-11 13:09:49
by Isabella Southwell
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Ros Cornish AM honoured for lifetime commitment to early childhood education
Ros Cornish AM has been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for her decades of leadership in early childhood education. The long-serving Lady Gowrie Tasmania CEO is known for championing access, equity and community-based care.
2025-06-10 10:30:47
by Isabella Southwell
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New ADHD pathway gives Brisbane educators clearer support for children’s needs
A new collaborative care pathway launched in Brisbane could play a key role in improving early intervention and continuity of care for children with ADHD, with potential flow-on benefits for early childhood educators supporting children in learning environments.
2025-06-04 12:17:58
by Isabella Southwell
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‘We Are Your Children’: New campaign urges community support for early learning in regional Australia
A new campaign from the Childcare Leadership Alliance is calling on regional communities to unite behind early learning, highlighting how accessible, high-quality care supports families, children and local economies.
2025-05-14 12:52:22
by Isabella Southwell
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One million books delivered through ILF’s Book Supply program to remote communities
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation has delivered its one millionth book to a remote community, marking a major milestone for its Book Supply program. The initiative now supports more than 495 communities each year with culturally relevant books, more than half of which are created by First Nations authors and illustrators.
2025-05-13 15:07:37
by Isabella Southwell
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WA to trial free full-time kindy, boosting early learning access
2025-06-10 10:15:57
by Isabella Southwell
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SA to open four new early years hubs as preschool reforms accelerate
2025-06-09 11:36:52
by Isabella Southwell
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Loan scheme expands to support three-year-old preschool rollout in SA
2025-06-04 12:21:23
by Isabella Southwell
