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Professional Development Subsidy

Professional Development Subsidy

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can apply for a subsidy to help qualified staff complete training that adds to their skills. The professional development subsidy covers 1 day of training for qualified ECEC staff.
Practicum Exchange Network

Practicum Exchange Network

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) educators in training and services can register to join a practicum exchange network. Later in 2024, candidates will be able to search for and arrange exchange opportunities on a dedicated website.
Service Fined $24,000 After Wrong Baby Formula Causes Anaphylaxis

Service Fined $24,000 After Wrong Baby Formula Causes Anaphylaxis

A child in the care of Rochedale Kids Early Learning Centre, Queensland, was given the wrong baby formula which caused a severe anaphylactic reaction, the service has been fined $24,000, with no conviction recorded.
National Model Code - When Taking, Sharing, Storing Photos Or Videos Of Children In ECEC Services

National Model Code - When Taking, Sharing, Storing Photos Or Videos Of Children In ECEC Services

In collaboration with all governments, ACECQA has developed a National Model Code of child safe practices that outlines the suggested practices for using electronic devices to take, share, and store pictures and videos of children in early childhood education and…
Six Indigenous Lullabies Available On ABC Kids To Play During Sleep and Rest Time

Six Indigenous Lullabies Available On ABC Kids To Play During Sleep and Rest Time

ABC KIDS listen commissioned six Indigenous language tracks for their Lullabies program.
5 Day Notice Period For Assessment and Rating

5 Day Notice Period For Assessment and Rating

From July 2024, Early Childhood Education Services will receive 5 days notice for Assessment and Rating.
Annual Minimum Wage Increase Of 3.75% From 01 July

Annual Minimum Wage Increase Of 3.75% From 01 July

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.75% increase in minimum wages following its 2024 Annual Wage Review. The increase will apply to minimum base pay rates from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2024.
Guardian Childcare Targeted In Cyber Attack

Guardian Childcare Targeted In Cyber Attack

Thousands of families are reportedly impacted by the cyberattack that attacked one of Victoria's biggest childcare providers, Guardian Childcare.
Snake Bite At Queensland Childcare Centre Becomes Fatal For Local Man

Snake Bite At Queensland Childcare Centre Becomes Fatal For Local Man

In March 2024, a local Queensland man lost his life after being bitten by a snake while attempting to remove it from an early childhood service, in Townsville.
Accelerated Early Years Degree - Turn Your Diploma Into A Degree In Just Two Years

Accelerated Early Years Degree - Turn Your Diploma Into A Degree In Just Two Years

The accelerated Bachelor of Education – The Early Years is a prescribed full-time course that has been specifically designed for diploma-qualified educators who have also completed a minimum of two years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience in an early…
NSW Early Childhood Services That Provide Food To Children To Meet New Food Safety Requirements From 8th December 2024

NSW Early Childhood Services That Provide Food To Children To Meet New Food Safety Requirements From 8th December 2024

Beginning on December 8, 2024, NSW early childhood education and care services that feed children must adhere to new food safety regulations.
Investigation Into The Misuse Of Under The Roof Ratios In Early Childhood Services

Investigation Into The Misuse Of Under The Roof Ratios In Early Childhood Services

According to respondents to a 7.30 inquiry, a technique at early childhood services known as "under the roof"—which determines the ratio of Educators to children—is being misused.
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