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Skilled migration opportunities for early childhood teachers to teach in Victoria
New opportunities are available for qualified early childhood professionals to build meaningful careers through the state’s skilled migration program.
2026-01-13 07:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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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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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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Sustaining the spark: How early childhood leaders and educators can avoid burnout
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Adapting to a changing hiring landscape: A practical guide for ECEC professionals in 2026
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Securing the future: What the NSW community services jobs compact means for early childhood education
2026-01-13 07:15:46
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