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Adapting to a changing hiring landscape: A practical guide for ECEC professionals in 2026
The job search experience in 2026 is becoming more challenging across many sectors, and early childhood education and care (ECEC) is no exception. While workforce shortages persist, so too does increased selectivity in recruitment. For educators, teachers, support staff and leaders seeking new roles or re-entering the workforce, understanding these shifts and responding strategically is essential.
2026-01-12 08:30:59
by Fiona Alston
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Sustaining the spark: How early childhood leaders and educators can avoid burnout
Burnout is a growing concern across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. From educators and early childhood teachers to centre managers and support staff, the toll of workforce shortages, regulatory demands and the emotional labour of the profession is becoming increasingly visible. As the sector continues to evolve, addressing burnout is not only a matter of wellbeing but also of quality, continuity and retention.
2026-01-12 08:00:31
by Fiona Alston
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Edge Early Learning becomes first QLD provider to embed Life Ed wellbeing and safety program across all centres
Edge Early Learning has announced a new statewide partnership with Life Ed Queensland that will see a comprehensive wellbeing, safety and school-readiness program embedded across every Edge centre in Queensland from January 2026, the first early learning provider in the state to take this integrated, whole-centre approach.
2026-01-12 07:30:23
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Greens and UWU call on Labor to prevent early childhood educator pay cliff
The Australian Greens have joined the United Workers Union (UWU) in calling on the Albanese Government to take urgent action to secure fair wages for early childhood educators and prevent a looming pay cliff that threatens to destabilise the sector.
2026-01-09 07:00:29
by Fiona Alston
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Mary MacKillop Announced as Finalist for FIA 2026 Best Transformational Gift Award
Mary MacKillop is proud to announce that it has been named a Finalist for the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) 2026 Best Transformational Gift Award for its innovative project, EdTech for Early Learning in Timor-Leste.
2026-01-06 06:30:50
by Fiona Alston
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3 Day Guarantee comes into effect: New CCS rules unlock access for families and children
2026-01-05 06:30:55
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Mary MacKillop Announced as Finalist for FIA 2026 Best Transformational Gift Award
2026-01-06 06:30:50
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SOEL celebrates over 50 years as a family-owned business in WA
2026-01-06 08:00:51
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