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Family Day Care educators open their homes to children, balancing care, learning, and hygiene in a smaller, more personal environment than centres. With the release of the Biological Hazards Code of Practice in March 2026, childcare is formally recognised as a biohazard‑exposed workplace.
Early childhood centres across Australia enforce strict no-phone and no-smartwatch policies to…
On 3 March 2026, Safe Work Australia released the Biological Hazards Code…
Gardening is more than a pastime; it’s a pedagogical tool that supports…
From July 2026, educators under the Children's Services Award, will see both a 5% gender equity increase and a 4.75% annual award rise, with further staged increases to follow. The WRG is temporary and will be phased out, ensuring all educators are treated equally under the Award. Importantly, these increases...
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the Worker Retention Payment…
A childcare centre was fined after a one‑year‑old went missing during a…
Fresh fee hikes in 2026 have pushed childcare costs to record highs…
