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Honouring the quiet magic of early childhood

A small hand reaches for yours. A wide-eyed child asks why the moon follows the car. A teary goodbye becomes a joyful reunion at day’s end. These are not fleeting details. These are the sacred, everyday moments where early childhood educators hold the whole world still, just long enough for trust, wonder, and learning to take root.

2025-07-11 09:15:00

by Fiona Alston

Rising star in early childhood named Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student of the year

In a powerful celebration of commitment, culture and educational excellence, Breanna Pilon, Childcare Assistant at Rainbow Cottage Childcare Centre in Dubbo, has been awarded the prestigious Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the 2025 Western Region NSW Training Awards.

2025-07-11 09:00:03

by Fiona Alston

Early childhood sector fast-tracked into Queensland's reportable conduct scheme

Queensland’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) services will be among the first to come under the state's new Reportable Conduct Scheme, with the Crisafulli Government advancing the sector’s inclusion to commence from 1 July 2026.

2025-07-11 08:49:06

by Fiona Alston

Minister Jess Walsh signals urgent action on safety and oversight in early learning

In the wake of serious child safety concerns in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education, Senator Jess Walsh, has confirmed that the Albanese Government will introduce new legislation to withdraw Commonwealth funding from providers that consistently prioritise profit over children’s safety.

2025-07-11 08:45:01

by Fiona Alston

ACA Qld welcomes decisive action on child safety following sector-wide concerns

In response to recent and distressing allegations of child abuse within early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings, the Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland (ACA Qld) has publicly welcomed strong and immediate action from the Queensland Government. A high-level roundtable convened in Far North Queensland this week has marked a significant step in uniting peak bodies and policymakers around a shared commitment to child safety.

2025-07-11 08:30:59

by Fiona Alston

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