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Pilot supports smooth transitions to school for children with severe disability
The Queensland Department of Education has introduced the Enrolment Navigator Pilot, aimed at supporting families of children with severe disabilities as they transition to Prep at state schools.
2025-11-20 07:30:51
by Fiona Alston
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Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) appoints Anne Hollonds as Chief Executive Officer
The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has announced the appointment of Anne Hollonds as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 24 November 2025.
2025-11-20 07:00:57
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National continuous checking system to support national WWCC reform
The Australian Government has announced an investment of $37 million over five years to support the national reform of the Working with Children Check (WWCC) system. The funding will underpin the development of a national framework named the National Continuous Checking Capability (NCCC), which is designed to provide continuous, near‑real‑time monitoring of criminal‑history information for WWCC holders.
2025-11-19 07:00:45
by Fiona Alston
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$36 million reform to bolster attraction and retention of preschool and school leaders in South Australia
A major reform announced by the South Australian Government aims to redesign leadership remuneration across the public education system, offering a clearer, more equitable structure for principals and preschool directors, and signalling recognition of the complexity of early‑childhood leadership.
2025-11-19 06:55:35
by Fiona Alston
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Workforce is the key to building child-safe environments:Joint Statement from Not-for-Profit Early Childhood Education and Care Providers to changes to National Law
As leaders of some of Australia’s largest not-for-profit early learning providers, we welcome the National Law changes being considered by the Victorian Parliament this week as a positive step forward for parents and the early childhood sector.
2025-11-19 06:45:42
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Macquarie University expands pathways to early childhood teaching with new StepAhead program
2025-11-18 07:00:26
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Applications open for $40,000 Commonwealth teaching scholarships in 2026
2025-11-18 07:15:47
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Rise & Shine Kindergarten honoured with NSW Teachers’ Guild Award for Exceptional Teaching
2025-11-17 07:30:38
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