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OPINION: End of 2026, Still No Ratio Reform: How Long Can the Sector Be Ignored?

OPINION: End of 2026, Still No Ratio Reform: How Long Can the Sector Be Ignored? New!

As 2026 winds down, educators across Australia are asking the same question they’ve been asking all year: Why haven’t ratios been addressed? Despite months of advocacy, countless submissions, and direct feedback from the floor, the issue remains untouched. Ratios, the…
If Not Group Time, Then What? Rethinking Shared Learning Without the Circle

If Not Group Time, Then What? Rethinking Shared Learning Without the Circle New!

For decades, “group time” has been treated as a non‑negotiable part of the early childhood day, a ritualised circle where children gather for songs, stories, and shared learning. But as educators become more attuned to children’s emotional needs, sensory profiles,…
The Moments That Mattered

The Moments That Mattered New!

As the year draws to a close, early childhood educators across the country find themselves in a familiar tension: the rush to finish documentation, complete assessments, and tie up loose ends—while simultaneously holding the emotional weight of transition, endings, and…
A Message to Educators: Holding Space for Children and Families During Difficult Times

A Message to Educators: Holding Space for Children and Families During Difficult Times New!

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with everyone affected by the tragic events at Bondi. We hold close in our hearts those who have suffered loss, those who were injured, and all families and community members navigating shock, grief, or…
Q: What Happens to Our Pay When the Grant Ends?

Q: What Happens to Our Pay When the Grant Ends? New!

We know many of you are feeling unsure about what will happen to your pay once the Wage Increase Grant ends. This message is here to give you a clear, honest explanation so you know exactly what to expect.
Q: Can My Rostered Day Off Be Changed?

Q: Can My Rostered Day Off Be Changed? New!

A: Roster changes can feel unsettling, especially when you’ve built routines around a regular day off. Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand your rights and what usually happens in early childhood settings.
Time Management for Early Childhood Educators

Time Management for Early Childhood Educators New!

Early childhood work is fast‑paced, relational, and constantly shifting. Good time management isn’t about squeezing more tasks into your day; it’s about creating space to be present with children, reducing overwhelm, and protecting your well-being. This guide offers simple, educator‑friendly…
Understanding Your New Classification Level in the Children’s Services Award From 2026

Understanding Your New Classification Level in the Children’s Services Award From 2026 New!

From 2026, every educator covered by the Children’s Services Award will move into a new, simplified classification structure. Instead of navigating 30 different levels, educators will transition into one of eight new Children's Services Employee (CSE) levels based on their…
Play with Purpose: Designing Provocations that Spark Curiosity

Play with Purpose: Designing Provocations that Spark Curiosity New!

Provocations are not displays. They are not Pinterest‑perfect tableaus or aesthetic arrangements designed to impress adults. At their core, provocations are intentional invitations, carefully curated materials that nudge children toward exploration, questioning, and meaning‑making. When we design with purpose, we…
Messy Play, Big Learning: Why Sensory Experiences Matter

Messy Play, Big Learning: Why Sensory Experiences Matter New!

When children dig, pour, smear, splash, squeeze, and explore, they’re not “making a mess.” They’re building the neural architecture that supports language, self-regulation, creativity, and problem‑solving. Sensory experiences are one of the most powerful, developmentally aligned ways children make sense…
Don’t Stand Back, Step In

Don’t Stand Back, Step In New!

In early childhood education, we talk endlessly about teamwork, collaboration, and shared responsibility. But when the pressure hits, when a child is dysregulated, when an educator is overwhelmed, when the room feels like it’s tipping, the real test of teamwork…
OPINION: We Don’t Need 200 Photos to Prove We’re Educators

OPINION: We Don’t Need 200 Photos to Prove We’re Educators New!

Somewhere along the way, our sector slipped into a strange belief: if we don’t take hundreds of photos a week, we’re not doing our job. But here’s the truth that many educators whisper quietly, often only to each other: We…
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