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Leading with Curiosity: How distributed leadership is redefining the future of early childhood education
The early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is facing a challenge one that goes beyond staffing shortages. It’s a crisis not of numbers, but of quality, continuity, and the long-term commitment of passionate educators who view early learning as more than just a job.
2025-07-03 07:42:07
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New guidance supports child-safe assessments for ECEC students
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has released updated guidance for registered training organisations (RTOs) assessing early childhood education and care (ECEC) students in workplace settings, reinforcing a strong focus on child safety and professional responsibility.
2025-07-03 06:50:49
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PALM program delivers early childhood workforce boost in NT regions
Thirteen early childhood educators from Papua New Guinea have graduated from a specialised training program in the Northern Territory, providing critical support to regional communities through the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.
2025-07-02 10:00:31
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AMIGA Montessori community unites for Teachers Got Talent 2025, raising $9,000 for homelessness
Teachers, families and local performers took to the stage on Thursday 13 June for Teachers Got Talent 2025, a celebration of culture, creativity and community spirit in support of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout.
2025-07-02 09:30:09
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Wage boost brings relief to early childhood educators and frontline workers
Early childhood educators and other frontline workers have benefited from a 3.5 per cent rise to minimum and award wages that came into effect from 1 July, with the Federal Government highlighting the change as a crucial step to address cost-of-living pressures and support long-term workforce retention.
2025-07-02 07:53:17
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ECEC must change now, our children can’t wait for another inquiry
2025-07-02 07:47:14
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An exclusive “Fireside Chat” with ECEC Champion Myra Geddes
2025-07-01 11:25:05
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Supporting successful transitions: Big moves, big feelings
2025-06-26 11:00:30
by Fiona Alston