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Federal Government Names 29 Childcare Centres Failing National Standards

Federal Government Names 29 Childcare Centres Failing National Standards

In a landmark move toward greater transparency and accountability, the federal government has publicly named 29 childcare centres that failed to meet the National Quality Standards (NQS), placing them at risk of losing critical funding.
Victoria Commits to Overhaul of Childcare Regulation Following Damning Review

Victoria Commits to Overhaul of Childcare Regulation Following Damning Review

The Victorian government has announced sweeping reforms to its childcare regulatory system in response to a damning review triggered by serious allegations of child abuse in early childhood services.
Heroes Behind the Gate: Educators Shield Children During Peregian Springs Tragedy

Heroes Behind the Gate: Educators Shield Children During Peregian Springs Tragedy

In the quiet coastal town of Peregian Springs, a harrowing event unfolded outside Habitat Early Learning that could have shaken the very foundations of safety and trust in early childhood education. But thanks to the swift, composed actions of the…
NSW Calls for WWCC Blitz Amid Sector Safety Concerns

NSW Calls for WWCC Blitz Amid Sector Safety Concerns

The NSW Government is facing mounting pressure to overhaul compliance systems in early childhood education following disturbing allegations involving infants in care and financial misconduct by major providers.
WA Government to Ban Mobile Phones in Early Learning Centres Following Sector Review

WA Government to Ban Mobile Phones in Early Learning Centres Following Sector Review

The Western Australian Government has announced a sweeping ban on mobile phones and personal digital devices—including smartwatches and tablets—within childcare centres, following a one-month review into sector safety and compliance.
30 Childcare Centres Hit with Compliance Notices Under New Federal Powers

30 Childcare Centres Hit with Compliance Notices Under New Federal Powers

Australia’s Department of Education has issued compliance notices to 30 early childhood education centres, exercising new regulatory powers granted by the federal government. This marks a significant escalation in national oversight following a wave of child safety concerns and public…
Government Responds to Sector Crisis with Subsidy Overhaul Plan

Government Responds to Sector Crisis with Subsidy Overhaul Plan

The Albanese government is preparing to undertake a major overhaul of Australia’s childcare subsidy model, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers signaling that the current framework may no longer be fit for purpose. The move comes amid growing calls for universal childcare…
Genius Childcare Founder Fined $4,000 Over Fraud Proceeds, Avoids Conviction

Genius Childcare Founder Fined $4,000 Over Fraud Proceeds, Avoids Conviction

 Darren Misquitta, the former head of the now-defunct Genius Childcare group, has been fined $4,000 by the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to handling $120,000 that was the proceeds of a fraud committed six years ago.
Townsville Early Learning Centre Rebrands Amid Investigation into Safety Breaches

Townsville Early Learning Centre Rebrands Amid Investigation into Safety Breaches

A childcare centre in Bushland Beach, Townsville, has changed its name while under investigation for multiple regulatory breaches, including allegations of poor supervision and child injuries.
$50k Fine Proposed in Fresh Push to Ban Mobile Phones in Early Childhood Services

$50k Fine Proposed in Fresh Push to Ban Mobile Phones in Early Childhood Services

In the wake of disturbing abuse cases and mounting public pressure, a renewed political push is underway to enforce a nationwide ban on personal mobile phones in childcare centres—backed by a proposed $50,000 fine for non-compliance.
Australia Closes Screening Loophole for Educators: A Sector-Wide Safety Shift

Australia Closes Screening Loophole for Educators: A Sector-Wide Safety Shift

Australia is set to overhaul its childcare worker screening system with landmark legislation that will prevent individuals banned in one state or territory from working in another. The reform—dubbed “banned in one, banned in all”—marks a pivotal step toward national…
‘Families Can’t Wait’: Pressure Mounts On Victorian Premier Over Childcare Review Delay

‘Families Can’t Wait’: Pressure Mounts On Victorian Premier Over Childcare Review Delay

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is facing mounting criticism over delays in releasing the findings of a government-commissioned review into childcare safety and standards. The review, initiated in response to serious abuse allegations and systemic failures in early learning services, remains…
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