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Why Five-Day Kindergarten in Schools is a Step in the Wrong Direction
The Western Australian Government's proposal to introduce full-time five-day kindergarten in schools has sparked concern among early childhood education professionals. While increasing access to early learning is vital, this initiative risks undermining the fundamental principles of play-based learning, disregarding the expertise of the early childhood sector, and creating unnecessary duplication of services at a significant cost to taxpayers.
2025-03-12 10:54:09
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Cultural Diversity Week is coming to Victoria
Victoria will celebrate Cultural Diversity Week from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 March 2025, offering early childhood education and care (ECEC) services an opportunity to acknowledge the diverse and vibrant multicultural communities in which they operate.
2025-03-12 10:11:32
by Freya Lucas
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Psychological Safety Study uncovers worrying trends in workplace stress and conflict
Workplace Options has released its annual Psychological Safety Study, finding that rising employee stress, escalating political tensions, and increasing performance pressure are reshaping organisations worldwide.
2025-03-12 09:17:03
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Low income families will have better access to early learning through 3 day guarantee
The Three Day Guarantee legislation which recently passed through Parliament will improve access, affordability and simplicity for Australian families accessing early learning, with low income families most likely to be the primary beneficiaries, the Senate Education and Employment Committee has been told.
2025-03-11 10:55:54
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New ACT initiatives aim to boost First Nations cultural inclusion and responsiveness
The Australian Capital Territory Government has launched new initiatives in early childhood education that relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural inclusion and responsiveness.
2025-03-11 07:40:05
by Freya Lucas
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Low income families will have better access to early learning through 3 day guarantee
2025-03-11 10:55:54
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How Rosedale Uniting Early Learning is embedding First Nations culture into its program
2025-03-07 07:41:21
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Advice for ECEC providers who have mergers on the horizon
2025-03-10 03:21:44
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