Due to a rising teacher shortage, more early learning centres are operating without enough qualified early childhood teachers, which could jeopardise the federal government's promise to make daycare more affordable.

It is crucial that all providers and service staff ensure children are safe, healthy and protected from harm and risks associated with sleep and rest by complying with all sleep and rest regulatory requirements.

From 1 January 2022, an Educator who holds a primary/ secondary teaching degree, teacher registration in Australia and approved cert 3/diploma will be recognised as an ECT until Jan 2023.