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Toilet Learning as Learning: What Educators Need to Know

Toilet Learning as Learning: What Educators Need to Know

Toilet learning is part of development — educators guide children with patience and support.
Services Must Demonstrate Compliance and Quality Every Day

Services Must Demonstrate Compliance and Quality Every Day

Services must show compliance and quality every day, not just during assessments.
Strengthened Assessment and Rating Process

Strengthened Assessment and Rating Process

Strengthened assessment and rating processes ensure consistent quality, accountability, and improvement across childcare services.
Child Safety in Crisis: From Policies to Real Protection

Child Safety in Crisis: From Policies to Real Protection

Australia has once again been confronted by shocking childcare cases that expose systemic failures in safeguarding.
Ratios Must Change: Protecting Children First

Ratios Must Change: Protecting Children First

Changing ratios is vital to protect children first, ensuring safety, quality care, and stronger educator‑child connections.
Protected Disclosures in NSW Early Childhood Education

Protected Disclosures in NSW Early Childhood Education

Protected disclosures in NSW childcare safeguard educators, uphold integrity, and strengthen trust in early education services.
Educational Leader Allowance and Non-Contact Time

Educational Leader Allowance and Non-Contact Time

Educational leaders play a crucial role in their early childhood service by ensuring that the educational program aligns with best practices and supports the holistic development of children. As per the Children's Services Award, educational leaders are given a yearly…
Retained Minimum Rates: Pay Protection After the 1 July 2026 Increases

Retained Minimum Rates: Pay Protection After the 1 July 2026 Increases

For some long-serving staff, the new Award minimum after the 1 July 2026 increase is still lower than the Award minimum, they were entitled to on 28 February 2026. To stop these staff from taking a pay cut, FWC introduced…
Levels For Childcare Wages

Levels For Childcare Wages

The Children’s Services Award has 8 clear levels. These levels make it easier to understand where you fit, based on your experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Each level links directly to the minimum wage you’re entitled to, giving educators a straightforward…
Casual Educator Wages in Early Childhood Services

Casual Educator Wages in Early Childhood Services

Casual educators in early childhood services are paid under the Children’s Services Award, with rates that reflect both their classification level and the 25% casual loading. This ensures they receive higher hourly pay compared to permanent staff, though without entitlements…
No, You’re Not Getting 15% WRG on Top of the New 01 July Rates

No, You’re Not Getting 15% WRG on Top of the New 01 July Rates

For educators on the WRG, the 15% is locked to the 1 Dec 2025 rate. You’re still getting 15% above what the award was in Dec 2025, inclusive of the 4.75% Annual Wage Review. But you don’t get 15% on…
Cert 3 Childcare Pay Rate

Cert 3 Qualified Educator Wages In Early Childhood Services

Certificate III qualified educators form the backbone of early childhood services, providing essential care and learning support for children across all settings. Their wages under the Children’s Services Award recognise both their qualifications and their growing experience, with clear progression…
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