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Insights on implementation in early education: Deliberate and structured approach the key to embedding evidence-based practice in early education
The Australian Education Research Organisation has published findings from a project involving 19 early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, identifying key insights into embedding evidence-based practice.
2025-12-01 07:45:53
by Fiona Alston
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Growth restrictions and enhanced oversight imposed on Affinity Education Group in NSW
Affinity Education Group Pty Limited has been hit with significant new regulatory conditions in New South Wales (NSW), including a cap on service expansion, enhanced educator-to-child ratio requirements, and mandatory child safety reforms, following a series of compliance concerns.
2025-12-01 07:30:29
by Fiona Alston
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Legislation passed to expand access, strengthen integrity and improve transparency across education sectors
New federal legislation passed last week will deliver major reforms across international education, early childhood education and care (ECEC) programs.
2025-12-01 07:15:05
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms
New national reforms will see early childhood education and care (ECEC) services close from 5pm on selected days each year to complete mandatory safety training aimed at strengthening child protection practices across the sector.
2025-12-01 07:10:09
by Fiona Alston
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Today is a historic day for our nation’s dedicated, professional early childhood educators
Today’s five per cent pay rise fully delivers the Albanese Government’s 15 per cent pay rise for educators, a pay rise that new data shows is stabilising early learning.
2025-12-01 07:00:59
by Fiona Alston
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Understanding the role of the nominated supervisor: Free webinar series supports ECEC leadership
2025-11-24 06:16:20
by Fiona Alston
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Thirty years of heart: A life dedicated to caring for the next generation
2025-11-28 06:27:05
by Fiona Alston
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Wage boost secured for low‑paid public sector workers in South Australia
2025-11-24 07:00:03
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