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A UK hack shows Australia needs to be very careful about its CCTV trial for daycare centres
This article contains references to child sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some readers. Please read with care and prioritise your wellbeing. Resources for support are provided at the end of the article.
2025-10-31 08:00:52
by Fiona Alston
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Democracy begins in the early years
After pausing to reflect on Children's Week this week, and reading the article by Karen Hope on The Sector, I am reminded of the power and influence young children have on our world.
2025-10-30 08:15:45
by Fiona Alston
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We built a playground for perpetrators: Here’s how to stop them
This article contains references to child sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some readers. Please read with care and prioritise your wellbeing. Resources for support are provided at the end of the article.
2025-10-29 07:27:37
by Fiona Alston
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Democracy begins in the infant and toddler room: Reflections from the Early Childhood Australia 2025 Conference
Presenting to a room full of early childhood professionals at the 2025 Early Childhood Australia Conference in Perth was a reminder of how powerful our professional community can be. Conferences like ECA are many things, a chance to listen, to talk, and to enjoy that yearly catch-up with people you may not see otherwise. But they are also something more. When you take the time to prioritise those conversations, a space opens between what we know and what we do not yet know. And in that space, ideas shift, practices stretch, and new ways of thinking about our work begin to take shape.
2025-10-16 08:00:48
by Karen Hope
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I was 170th on their list: What are the health impacts for families who can’t access daycare?
Imagine living in a town where three or more families are competing for a single early learning place. This is the reality for many families in regional, rural and remote Australia. Experts call these areas “childcare deserts”.
2025-10-10 08:45:20
by Fiona Alston
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New data reveals entrenched pay gaps for women from migrant and First Nations backgrounds
2025-11-04 08:15:17
by Fiona Alston
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High-quality early learning linked to better lifelong health outcomes
2025-11-05 05:54:12
by Fiona Alston
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Unlocking potential: How the HIPPY Australia free resources support family engagement and school readiness
2025-11-05 07:25:36
by Fiona Alston
