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Attuned and responsive practice: How the ECMS Birth to Three project is shaping futures
Since May 2023, ECMS has been engaged in a bold, ongoing project to reimagine our approach to learning and development for children aged from birth to three. It’s a space that is under recognised and under-resourced in the broader policy landscape. But evidence tells us that learning starts from day one, and that the quality of interactions in these first three years has lifelong impact.
2025-08-29 06:45:45
by Fiona Alston
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VET enrolments rise in priority areas, with early childhood among the fastest-growing
South Australia has recorded its highest number of government-funded Vocational Education and Training (VET)enrolments in a decade, with strong growth in courses aligned to priority areas including early childhood education, community services, health, and construction.
2025-08-29 06:30:58
by Fiona Alston
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Resilient children, connected brains: Professional learning that makes a difference
As a gesture of appreciation for early childhood educators across the country, the Fraser Foundation, supported by Preschool Equipment, is offering two free, high-impact webinars this September. Featuring two of the most respected and engaging voices in child development, Maggie Dent and Nathan Wallis, these sessions are a celebration of the profound role early childhood professionals play in shaping young lives.
2025-08-26 09:00:01
by Fiona Alston
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NQF Snapshot: 91% of services rated Meeting NQS or above for fourth consecutive quarter
The latest National Quality Framework (NQF) Snapshot shows that 91 per cent of children’s education and care services are rated Meeting National Quality Standard (NQS) or above marking the fourth quarter in a row the sector has maintained this result.
2025-08-26 08:30:16
by Fiona Alston
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Queensland child protection week awards 2025
Life Without Barriers is proud to have won the Child Safe Organisation Award in the 2025 QLD Child Protection Awards.
2025-08-25 08:30:51
by Fiona Alston
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Department expands compliance action register: 13 more services added
2025-08-22 09:48:50
by Fiona Alston
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$189m reform package to strengthen safety and trust in early learning
2025-08-25 07:30:31
by Fiona Alston
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Resilient children, connected brains: Professional learning that makes a difference
2025-08-26 09:00:01
by Fiona Alston
