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ICPA children in the spotlight as rural and remote education day returns
The Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association of Australia (ICPA) is proud to announce the second annual Rural and Remote Education Day (RREd Day), taking place on today Wednesday, 15 October 2025. The national awareness day shines a spotlight on the extraordinary determination of students living in rural and remote Australia, and the urgent need for equal access to education no matter where a child grows up.
2025-10-15 08:30:48
by Fiona Alston
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A new era for ECEC: From passive stakeholders to active architects of change
In recent times, the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector has quietly begun to reshape its relationship with policy and regulation. The shift is subtle but significant: rather than being the passive recipients of top‑down mandates or reactive critics, services, educators and leaders are increasingly dialoguing constructively with governments, contributing sector insight to critical reforms. This is not a turning point defined by protest or conflict, but one characterised by participation, consultation and co‑shaping.
2025-10-15 07:15:50
by Fiona Alston
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Victoria updates Working with Children Check scheme from October 2025
The Victorian Government has introduced a series of amendments to the Working with Children Check (WWCC) scheme, effective from October 2025. These changes introduce new compliance requirements for individuals and organisations engaged in child-related work, including those in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.
2025-10-15 07:00:37
by Fiona Alston
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School students in VET reach highest level since collection began in 2006
The VET in Schools 2024 report shows the number of students engaged in vocational education and training (VET) has increased by 5.8% from 2023, to 266,765 students, and increased 55.4% to its highest level since the collection began in 2006. Whilst Queensland continues to hold the highest proportion of VET in Schools students (39.4%), growth was recorded across most states and territories.
2025-10-14 07:45:49
by Fiona Alston
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Strengthening Australia’s early childhood workforce: The qualification review
Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector stands at an important juncture. A newly launched project by HumanAbility seeks to reimagine foundational vocational qualifications in the sector, with the goals of better aligning training with evolving workforce needs, supporting meaningful career pathways, and ensuring that educators are equipped with the skills the modern sector demands.
2025-10-14 07:15:57
by Fiona Alston
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Deakin University embeds trauma-informed practice in teacher education
2025-10-09 09:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding empowerment and participation in early childhood education
2025-10-14 07:00:19
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Supporting disclosure: SNAICC resource strengthens responses to child safety concerns
2025-10-13 07:15:02
by Fiona Alston
