A landmark investigation aired by 7NEWS has triggered sweeping reforms across the childcare sector, with the NSW Premier announcing tougher penalties and new transparency requirements in response to widespread breaches of safety and compliance standards.
Here’s a comprehensive guide on How to Approach School Readiness Planning for Preschoolers, grounded in evidence from ACECQA, the National Quality Standard (NQS), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0).
Children’s Book Week 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of this beloved national celebration, running from Saturday, 16 August, to Saturday, 23 August. Hosted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), this year’s theme—“Book an Adventure!”—explores the magic of storytelling through bold journeys, imaginative quests, and meaningful connections.
Father’s Day is on the 7th of September 2025; it's time to start thinking of gifts from babies that can be meaningful, practical, and developmentally appropriate—without relying on the usual hand or foot prints. Here are 50 inspired DIY Father's Day gift ideas for babies.
The ECEC Professional Learning Program will be conducting a free online webinar on "Building A Positive Workplace Culture," presented by Karthiga Viknarasah, on Thursday, 11 September 2025.
In a landmark initiative to elevate public understanding of early childhood development, The Princess of Wales and the Centre for Early Childhood have unveiled a compelling new film series that delves into the science of social and emotional growth in the earliest years of life.
Here’s a curated set of 20 child-centered art activity instructions designed to foster creativity, autonomy, and exploration. Each activity includes setup tips, educator role guidance, and EYLF/NQS links.
In many early childhood settings, art activities have unintentionally become routine tasks—structured, time-bound, and educator-led. Children are often called one by one to complete pre-set crafts, given step-by-step instructions, and quickly ushered away. This approach can lead to disengagement, low interest, and a missed opportunity to nurture creativity and emotional development.
Here’s a comprehensive Mobile Phone and Smart Watch Policy tailored for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in Australia, aligned with the latest 2025 legislative reforms and National Quality Framework (NQF) updates.
Australia is facing a significant shortage in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), leaving many families—particularly working mothers—struggling to balance employment and childcare responsibilities.
In a powerful reminder of the life-saving potential of educator vigilance, a Queensland early childhood teacher recently spotted a subtle anomaly in a child’s eye—leading to the diagnosis of a rare and aggressive cancer, retinoblastoma. Her instinct and attention to detail didn’t just raise a red flag. It saved a life.
