National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is an annual event, held from May 27 to June 3, that encourages all Australians to learn about the nation's shared histories, cultures, and achievements. Reconciliation Australia has free print-ready National Reconciliation Posters to download; they are also mailing printed posters by request, and free posters will be available at Officeworks nationwide. 

Since July 2024, the FWC has been examining the gender undervaluation case affecting children services employees (CSEs) under the Children Services Award. The FWC released its provisional view and full decision, which includes a new classification structure and wage increases across levels. 

A damning document dump has exposed that dozens of G8 Education's childcare centers in New South Wales have exposed children to serious safety risks, such as toxic chemicals, inappropriate discipline, yelling, missing children, and disturbing cases of alleged sexual assaults. G8 Education is Australia's billion-dollar listed childcare empire.

NSW Early Childhood Education is inviting early childhood education and care (ECEC) services to engage with the Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework in a 10-week program. 

Sherwood Ridge Public School in Kellyville faced criticism for allowing students to opt out of its Anzac Day service. The decision was reportedly made to accommodate a small number of Christian students whose families do not commemorate war due to religious beliefs.

Sesame Street has developed a free guide that emphasizes the critical role of creating a safe and comforting environment for children in challenging circumstances.  In this guide you’ll find activities to do with children, ways to comfort and reassure them, strategies for making the most of your time together, and important tips on taking care of yourself. You can help children move, make music, and keep learning.

International Children's Book Day is celebrated annually on April 2nd, coinciding with the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen, the renowned Danish author of fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling. This day aims to inspire a love of reading and highlight the importance of children's literature.

First Languages Australia, in partnership with local language centres across Australia, has developed an interactive map to display and promote the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. Gambay (translates to "together" in the Butchulla language),  showcases over 780 languages, using data contributed by regional language centres and programs working directly with language communities around Australia.

The Federal Government's 2025 Budget outlines several initiatives aimed at supporting early childhood education and care (ECEC). The following provides information on measures that aim to enhance accessibility, affordability, and quality in the ECEC sector while supporting families and educators. 

The inquiry, chaired by Greens MP Abigail Boyd, aims to address alarming issues such as regulatory failures and staff shortages that have compromised the safety and well-being of children. This article provides information on What Specific Dangerous Practices Are Being Investigated?, What Specific Safety Breaches Were Reported?Examples Of Regulatory Failures In Childcare, Examples Of Past Regulatory Failures What Are Potential Outcomes Of This Inquiry? and more.