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Whooping Cough Warnings Across NSW

Whooping Cough Warnings Across NSW

There has been an outbreak of cases of whooping cough across the Hunter region and parents have been urged to keep children at home if they are displaying any symptoms.
10 Month Old In Critical Condition After Swallowing Gumnut

10 Month Old In Critical Condition After Swallowing Gumnut

IMPORTANT: This article title and content has been edited and some information has been retracted. Please read "Retraction in Gumnut Incident Article Published on Nov 12 2018 " for information on the corrections. NOTE: The is the story of the…
Children's Services Award Under Review By The Fair Work Commission

Children's Services Award Under Review By The Fair Work Commission

On 9th November, a four-yearly review will be conducted of the Children's Services Award 2010.
Child Receives Chemical Burns at Camp Australia Service

Child Receives Chemical Burns at Camp Australia Service

Camp Australia has received yet another fine for a safety breach when a child received chemical burns to the back of the eyelids after another child had sprayed him with hospital grade cleaner at a Camp Australia service.
Camp Australia Cops Its Biggest Fine Yet

Camp Australia Cops Its Biggest Fine Yet

Camp Australia in the past 6 years have had a variety of fines enforced against them due to safety breaches such as letting children wander away from their service to not having enough staff to supervise children and once again…
Be You - Free Professional Development Resources and Support For Educators

Be You - Free Professional Development Resources and Support For Educators

Be You offers a range of free online, evidence-based tools and resources aimed at improving the skills and knowledge of educators to foster and support mental health and well being in children and young people. It’s completely free and available…
Changes To The Children's Services Award and The Educational Services Teachers Award

Changes To The Children's Services Award and The Educational Services Teachers Award

As part of the Modern Award Review, the Fair Work Commission has varied a number of clauses in the modern awards, which includes changes to the Children's Services Award and the Educational Services Teachers Award.
Outdoor Classroom Day - A Global Campaign To Celebrate Outdoor Learning And Play

Outdoor Classroom Day - A Global Campaign To Celebrate Outdoor Learning And Play

On Thursday 01 November Educators, Teachers and Children have the opportunity to try learning outside the classroom as we celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day. Outdoor Classroom Day is a global campaign to celebrate and inspire outdoor learning and play. On the…
Preschoolers Receive Free Eye Tests At Early Childhood Services Across NSW

Preschoolers Receive Free Eye Tests At Early Childhood Services Across NSW

A $4 Million annual free eyesight program has benefited almost 700,000 preschoolers throughout NSW, is now celebrating 10 years. The Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening (StEPS) program aims to diagnose problems early and prevent permanent vision loss and eye disease.
Enforcement Actions Across Perth Based Early Childhood Services

Enforcement Actions Across Perth Based Early Childhood Services

The Department Of Communities has recently published enforcement actions across early childhood services across Perth. These included a child being burnt and children being unnoticed leaving the centre by themselves.
Majority Of QLD Early Childhood Services Do Not Comply With Safe Sleeping Guidelines For Babies

Majority Of QLD Early Childhood Services Do Not Comply With Safe Sleeping Guidelines For Babies

A study by the University of Queensland has found, that over two-thirds of early childhood services do not comply with all safe sleeping guidelines for babies below 12 months of age.
WA WorkSafe To Begin Inspecting Early Childhood Services

WA WorkSafe To Begin Inspecting Early Childhood Services

Worksafe Western Australia has begun an inspection program to look at the overall safety aspects of childcare services in WA, since there has been significant growth within the early childhood sector.
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