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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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Educational Leaders strengthen child safety practice in South Australia
Eden Academy’s South Australian Educational Leaders recently came together for a workshop centred on a topic at the heart of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector: child safety.
2025-08-28 07:30:19
by Fiona Alston
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A golden milestone for Fairfield City Family Day Care
Fairfield City Family Day Care is celebrating 50 years of service in 2025 marking half a century of home-based education and care that has shaped the lives of children, families, and educators across western Sydney.
2025-08-28 07:05:03
by Fiona Alston
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National reforms to child safety in early learning: A message from Minister Jess Walsh
Minister for Early Childhood Education Jess Walsh has shared the following exclusive piece with The Sector, coinciding with the Australian Government’s rollout of a $189 million reform package to strengthen child safety in early learning. In her message, Minister Walsh speaks directly to the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector about why these reforms matter, and the vital role the workforce plays in ensuring every child experiences safe, high-quality education and care.
2025-08-28 06:36:43
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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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
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