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Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) Award Wages in Australia

Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) Award Wages in Australia

When working as a qualified early childhood teacher (with a university degree) within a service, your rate of pay will come from the Educational Services Teachers Award, 2020. This award is specifically for early childhood teachers employed as the ECT…
Childcare Wages In Australia

Childcare Wages In Australia

The Children’s Services Award introduces a streamlined classification system and updated pay rates designed to better recognise the skills, qualifications, and responsibilities of early childhood educators. This is part of the Fair Work Commission’s gender-based undervaluation review, designed to properly…
How To Deal With Educator Burnout In Early Childhood Services

How To Deal With Educator Burnout In Early Childhood Services

Educator burnout in early childhood services is a serious issue, but there are ways to manage and prevent it. The following article provides information on What Is Burnout, What Workplace Adjustments Can Help Reduce Burnout, Strategies On Dealing With Educator…
Sea of Fish Challenge For NAIDOC Week 2026

Sea of Fish Challenge For NAIDOC Week 2026

The Sea of Fish Challenge, by Connecting The Dots Through Culture, is a national initiative that invites children, educators, families, and communities to create and display fish artworks as a symbol of unity, culture, and respect for Aboriginal and Torres…
Programming Time Entitlements Under the Children’s Services Award

Programming Time Entitlements Under the Children’s Services Award

Programming time is a cornerstone of quality practice in early childhood education. The Children’s Services Award guarantees educators and teachers responsible for planning and documenting learning experiences a minimum of two hours of non-contact time each week. This entitlement recognises…
Requirements for Early Childhood Teachers Within A Centre Based Service

Requirements for Early Childhood Teachers Within A Centre Based Service

Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs) play a vital role in leading curriculum and pedagogy in early learning settings. Regulation 272 of the Education and Care Services National Regulations sets out the minimum number of ECTs required in centre‑based services with 25…
Early Childhood Educators: More Than Babysitters

Early Childhood Educators: More Than Babysitters

When people hear the words childcare worker or babysitter, they often picture someone simply “watching children.” But early childhood education is far more than that. It is a profession built on knowledge, responsibility, and care, one that lays the foundation…
Biological Hazards Code for Family Day Care Educators

Biological Hazards Code for Family Day Care Educators

Family Day Care educators open their homes to children, balancing care, learning, and hygiene in a smaller, more personal environment than centres. With the release of the Biological Hazards Code of Practice in March 2026, childcare is formally recognised as…
Children’s Faces on Social Media: Why Early Childhood Centres Must Rethink

Children’s Faces on Social Media: Why Early Childhood Centres Must Rethink

Early childhood centres across Australia enforce strict no-phone and no-smartwatch policies to safeguard children. Educators are reminded daily that even the smallest device could compromise safety. Yet, many centres continue to post children’s faces on public social media platforms, often…
Educator Explainer: The New Biological Hazards Code in Early Childhood Settings

Educator Explainer: The New Biological Hazards Code in Early Childhood Settings

On 3 March 2026, Safe Work Australia released the Biological Hazards Code of Practice. For the first time, early childhood settings, is explicitly recognised as a workplace exposed to predictable biological hazards, things like bodily fluids, vomit, faecal matter, respiratory…
Easy Vegetables to Grow with Toddlers

Easy Vegetables to Grow with Toddlers

Gardening is more than a pastime; it’s a pedagogical tool that supports children’s development across multiple learning outcomes. For educators, introducing simple vegetables into the program provides opportunities for inquiry, sensory exploration, and healthy eating habits, while aligning with curriculum…
Yoga In OOSH Services: How To Get Started

Yoga In OOSH Services: How To Get Started

In OOSH services, educators are constantly looking for ways to balance energy, encourage wellbeing, and create calm transitions for children after a busy school day. Yoga in OOSH offers a simple, inclusive practice that combines movement, mindfulness, and fun. With…
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