***WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT***  In response to alarming revelations of child abuse within early learning settings, the Victorian Government has announced sweeping changes to the state’s Working with Children Check (WWCC) laws—aimed at tightening safeguards and closing systemic loopholes.

****WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT**** Authorities in Victoria have launched a sweeping public health and regulatory response after a childcare worker was charged with more than 70 offenses involving alleged child sexual abuse across multiple centres in Melbourne's south-west.

Educators, ECTs, and Trainees who are currently earning minimum wages from the Children's Services Award, Early Childhood Teacher's Award, and National Training Wage will now receive a 3.5% pay increase from the first full pay period.

CCTV cameras will be installed in childcare centres across New South Wales as part of a broader effort to strengthen child safety and accountability across the sector. These cameras will be strategically placed in shared areas such as play zones, sleep rooms, and entry points—ensuring that children's experiences and educator practices are visible and transparent.

The NSW Government is rolling out urgent reforms in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector to better protect children and rebuild trust. These reforms respond directly to an increase in safety breaches during 2024. The following article provides information on What Actions Are Being Taken, Broader Commitments, Why now and more. 

Under the Children’s Services Award 2010, an allowance is payable to an educator formally appointed as the Educational Leader under Regulation 118 of the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011. From 01 July, the educational leader's allowance will be paid based on the number of days per week you are appointed in the Educational Leader role. 

Big changes are on the horizon for ECEC services under the NQF, with new child safety reforms rolling out in two phases from 01 September 2025 and 01 January 2026.

The 2024 Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) results strike at the heart of what many early childhood educators are witnessing on the ground: a growing number of children entering educational settings with layered developmental vulnerabilities. The following article provides information on Key National Findings, What This Means For The Sector, What Early Childhood Services Can Do and more.

The Rabo Community Fund has partnered with George the Farmer on their mission to help educate children about where their food and fiber come from in both a fun and educational way. This year, 72 educational institutions across Australia has a chance to win a George the Farmer Book Collection Bundle plus a Numbers on the Farm or Alphabet on the Farm board book.

Unlike models where empathy is seen as an indirect bonus of social interaction, Danish schools include a scheduled subject called “Klassens Tid” (Class Time). During these sessions, children come together in an environment that is intentionally designed to be both safe and supportive. The setting encourages them to open up about emotions, personal challenges, and classroom dynamics. This structure helps normalize conversations about feelings at an early age.