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A dedication to fun: Karly Sheppard’s 20-year journey in OSHC leadership
After 20 years in Outside School Hours Care, Karly Sheppard now leads PCYC Queensland’s Fun Squad program, supporting 700 educators and more than 20,000 children through inclusive, play-based and wellbeing-focused services.
2025-05-20 12:18:03
by Isabella Southwell
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Quality
New professional learning program launched for NSW early childhood educators
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals in New South Wales can now access a free, flexible professional learning program designed to support career progression, strengthen leadership capabilities and workforce retention.
2025-05-16 12:00:21
by Isabella Southwell
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Nominations open for South Australia’s 2025 Premier’s NAIDOC Award, spotlighting Aboriginal education and community leadership
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Premier’s NAIDOC Award in South Australia, recognising Aboriginal leaders and students making a difference in their communities. With strong ties to the Early Years Learning Framework V2.0, the awards highlight cultural identity, leadership and the importance of embedding First Nations voices in education.
2025-05-15 13:46:22
by Isabella Southwell
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Time, tension, and transformation: reclaiming time in early learning settings
Time in early childhood education is precious and paradoxical. We speak of “being present” with children, yet the day-to-day often feels like a race against the clock.
2025-05-14 12:41:53
by Fiona Alston
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Research
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Act for Children alliance calls for Cabinet Minister to represent Australian children
A national alliance of 47 organisations is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to appoint a Cabinet Minister for Children, arguing that a dedicated voice in government is needed to ensure children's rights and wellbeing are prioritised across all portfolios.
2025-05-09 11:10:20
by Isabella Southwell
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