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Timeliness matters: Fair Work highlights strict rules for unfair dismissal claims
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling has reinforced the importance of meeting statutory timeframes when lodging unfair dismissal applications, a procedural point of significance for early childhood education and care (ECEC) employers and employees.
2026-01-29 05:40:57
by Fiona Alston
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Early Years Support Program strengthens ACCO‑Led Early Childhood Sector
Across New South Wales and beyond, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community‑controlled early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are experiencing meaningful support through the Early Years Support (EYS) program, a tailored initiative led by SNAICC, National Voice for Our Children. The program is helping to build capacity, improve service quality and lift outcomes for children, families and communities in culturally grounded settings.
2026-01-29 05:40:32
by Fiona Alston
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Transporting children: Training video and resources reinforces critical safety practices for ECEC services
Approved providers and educators transporting children as part of their early childhood education and care (ECEC) service operations are being urged to revisit transport safety procedures, supported by an updated training video designed to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
2026-01-29 05:30:58
by Fiona Alston
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Why regulation alone won’t fix early childhood quality and safety
Australia’s early childhood sector is at a turning point. In recent times, we have seen a troubling slate of safety and quality incidents in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. Governments have responded with a new reform package reinforcing incident-reporting, digital-safety protocols, and governance standards in ECEC.
2026-01-28 08:30:50
by Fiona Alston
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What is ARACY and how can The Nest support early childhood services
The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) has shaped the national conversation on child and youth wellbeing for more than two decades. Its flagship Nest Wellbeing Framework is increasingly used by organisations to align strategy, measure outcomes and strengthen collaboration.
2026-01-28 08:00:55
by Fiona Alston
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Ratios versus environments: Why ECEC quality reform must treat staffing and space as one system
2026-01-28 07:30:13
by Fiona Alston
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Active zones and mini-retreats: Designing preschools that support neurodivergent children
2026-01-27 08:15:49
by Fiona Alston
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Naming private body parts isn’t optional: Why accurate language belongs in personal safety education
2026-01-23 08:06:52
by Fiona Alston
