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New data reveals entrenched pay gaps for women from migrant and First Nations backgrounds
A new dashboard released by Jobs and Skills Australia highlights how intersecting factors such as gender, cultural background and migration status continue to influence pay outcomes, with significant implications for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce.
2025-11-04 08:15:17
by Fiona Alston
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National winners announced in 2025 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards
Family Day Care Australia has proudly announced the National Winners in the 2025 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards. The announcement was made at the Pullman, Albert Park in Victoria on Saturday 25 October at the FDCA 2025 National Conference Gala Dinner.
2025-11-04 07:30:38
by Fiona Alston
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Tiny Souls: Strengthening child safety, wellbeing and emotional literacy in 2026 and beyond
As early childhood education and care (ECEC) services prepare for 2026, now is a strategic opportunity to review programs, align with evolving sector expectations, and strengthen continuity between home and centre,particularly in relation to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Child Safe Standards and children’s social–emotional development.
2025-11-04 07:30:02
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC workforce invited to have their say in national survey
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals across Australia are being invited to participate in a national workforce survey, aimed at building a clearer understanding of the experiences, views and wellbeing of those working in the sector.
2025-11-03 07:00:47
by Fiona Alston
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Building blocks for success: The Y WA's School Ready Program
The 2025 release of NAPLAN results, coupled with the release of the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) results, highlighted the dire need for earlier intervention for our children to prepare them for being school ready*. The Y WA’s School ReadY Program is the solution.
2025-10-31 08:30:47
by Fiona Alston
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New data reveals entrenched pay gaps for women from migrant and First Nations backgrounds
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Workplace compliance in focus: Fair Work Ombudsman report signals growing enforcement and support for employers
2025-10-29 11:08:01
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National winners announced in 2025 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards
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