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New public preschools to boost early learning access in Sydney’s north-west
The NSW Government has announced the construction of two new public preschools as part of a major infrastructure package to meet rising demand in Sydney’s rapidly growing north-west. Located in Gables and Box Hill, the preschools will support access to high-quality, fee-free early childhood education, co-located with new public primary schools for streamlined family access.
2025-07-04 08:30:36
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Supervision gaps can lead to child abuse – what can be done?
The horrific allegations of child abuse by an early childhood educator in Victoria came to light at a time when the early learning sector was already under fire for previous abuse revelations and safety breaches.
2025-07-04 07:15:12
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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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ECEC must change now, our children can’t wait for another inquiry
2025-07-02 07:47:14
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Leading with Curiosity: How distributed leadership is redefining the future of early childhood education
2025-07-03 07:42:07
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An exclusive “Fireside Chat” with ECEC Champion Myra Geddes
2025-07-01 11:25:05
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