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eSafety Commissioner to host free webinar for early years educators
A free online session will equip early childhood education and care leaders with tools to navigate online safety under upcoming regulatory changes.
2025-09-22 08:30:26
by Fiona Alston

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Sydney childcare centre operators penalised for failing to comply with compliance notice
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has secured $34,650 in penalties against the operators of a western Sydney childcare centre after they failed to comply with a Compliance Notice relating to a young casual educator’s underpayments.
2025-09-22 08:15:17
by Fiona Alston

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Goodstart welcomes new Board members as two long-serving Directors retire
Goodstart Early Learning has announced the appointment of two new Directors to its Board, with Emeritus Professor Deb Brennan AM and Mark Woodland appointed from 17 September 2025.
2025-09-22 08:12:13
by Fiona Alston

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New Edge Early Learning centre opens in Kanimbla to meet growing demand for childcare in Cairns
Families in Cairns will soon have more childcare and Kindy options with the opening of Edge Early Learning Kanimbla, delivering 103 new places for local children and creating new jobs for educators and support staff.
2025-09-22 07:30:01
by Fiona Alston

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Stronger blue card system and new offences aim to better protect children in Queensland
This article discusses legislative reforms related to sexual violence, child protection and working with children. It may contain material that some readers find distressing.
2025-09-19 09:41:18
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

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Greens amendments close critical child protection loophole affecting ECEC workforce
2025-09-19 06:09:25
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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