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Karridale Family Day Care educator wins again
Karridale Family Day Care business owner Jacquelin Sims has been recognised at the Family Day Care Australia, Excellence in Family Day Care Awards 2025. Jacquelin won the 2025 Regional Educator Award for Bunbury & Southwest, operating under the banner of the Y WA with her family day care service, Little Blue House Family Day Care. Jacquelin was one of 74 regional educator winners recognised across the country, and one of only 14 educators recognised from WA.
2025-09-18 10:00:12
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC in focus: Journey Early Learning commitment to educators and child success
At a time when early childhood educators across Australia are navigating ongoing challenges, Journey Early Learning is investing in connection, collaboration and professional growth through its Community of Practice (CoP) meetings, a unique initiative designed to uplift and empower educators at every stage of their career.
2025-09-18 08:30:08
by Fiona Alston
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Regional VET talent strengthens early childhood education pathways in WA
The Western Australian Training Awards have this year highlighted the vital role of vocational education and training (VET) in bolstering essential early childhood services particularly in regional communities. Among the 2025 finalists are educators and trainees whose contributions are enhancing childcare capacity and quality across the state.
2025-09-10 08:00:57
by Fiona Alston
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Finalists announced for 2025 NT Education and Care Awards
The Northern Territory Government has announced the finalists for the 2025 NT Education and Care Awards, celebrating excellence across early childhood education and care (ECEC) and outside school hours care (OSHC) services throughout the Territory.
2025-09-09 09:11:28
by Fiona Alston
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Supervision and team culture: Safeguarding trust through shared responsibility
A recent concern raised by a parent about communication and consent has renewed sector-wide focus on the critical role of supervision in early learning. The incident has prompted services to reflect on how effective team collaboration, strong communication, and robust child-safe practices support children’s safety, family trust, and professional accountability across all levels of practice.
2025-09-09 07:26:32
by Fiona Alston
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Empowering safeguarding in early childhood: ECA’s comprehensive resource suite
2025-09-11 07:00:57
by Fiona Alston
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KU’s Megan Dodds named finalist in 2025 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards
2025-09-15 10:22:14
by Fiona Alston
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Largest gathering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family and children’s leaders set to drive national reform
2025-09-15 10:11:45
by Fiona Alston
