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Remembering Donald Macdonald: Founding Play School presenter who helped shape Australian early learning
Donald Macdonald, one of Play School’s first presenters, has passed away aged 86, leaving behind a legacy of storytelling, kindness and creativity that influenced generations of Australian children.
2025-07-24 10:43:07
by Fiona Alston
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Story House Early Learning named finalist for Best Reward and Recognition Program at 2025 Australian HR Awards
Story House Early Learning (SHEL) has been named a finalist in the Best Reward and Recognition Program category at the 2025 Australian HR Awards, joining a list of Australia’s most forward-thinking and people-first organisations.
2025-07-22 11:04:37
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum hailed an "outstanding success” delivering insight, support and solutions
The inaugural Workforce and Wellbeing Forum, held on 17 July in Melbourne, brought together early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals from across the country to explore pressing sector issues and actionable solutions.
2025-07-22 10:39:54
by Fiona Alston
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Forum and new training to address harmful behaviours in children
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2025-07-18 11:14:06
by Fiona Alston
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Can educators trust AERO’s evidence? Sector voices say the jury’s still out
A critical new commentary published on the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) blog is raising fresh questions about the role of the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) and its influence on classroom practice.
2025-07-17 10:00:07
by Fiona Alston
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Resources for strengthening child safety in early childhood settings
2025-07-21 09:30:57
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ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum hailed an "outstanding success” delivering insight, support and solutions
2025-07-22 10:39:54
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Urgent childcare reforms among federal priorities as parliament returns
2025-07-21 07:30:32
by Fiona Alston