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Queensland Childcare Centre Under Investigation for Alleged Incidents of Violence

Queensland Childcare Centre Under Investigation for Alleged Incidents of Violence

Two alleged incidents of physical violence against a child at Amaze Early Education in Silkstone have prompted a formal investigation by Queensland Police. The reports, made within the past week, concern events that occurred over the last four months.
One Year Old Given To Wrong Grandparent During Pickup At Sydney Early Learning Service

One Year Old Given To Wrong Grandparent During Pickup At Sydney Early Learning Service

A deeply distressing incident at First Steps Learning Academy in Bangor, Sydney has triggered a formal investigation and widespread concern across the early childhood sector. On Monday afternoon, a toddler was mistakenly handed over to the wrong grandparent and taken…
Let Down in Latrobe: When Childcare Closures Leave Families Without Options

Let Down in Latrobe: When Childcare Closures Leave Families Without Options

On Christmas Eve, a childcare centre in Latrobe will close its doors—leaving 55 children, 20 staff, and over 150 waitlisted families scrambling for alternatives in a region already stretched to its limits. The announcement, delivered via email, has sparked distress,…
More Parents Withdrawing Children from Childcare: New Data Reveals Sector Strain

More Parents Withdrawing Children from Childcare: New Data Reveals Sector Strain

Recent data reported by 7NEWS Australia has revealed a concerning trend in the early childhood education sector: 1 in 10 parents have withdrawn their children from childcare services. This shift reflects growing pressures on families and raises urgent questions about…
HEI Schools Collapse: $21M Debt Sparks Sector Alarm

HEI Schools Collapse: $21M Debt Sparks Sector Alarm

A group of companies operating childcare centres under the HEI Schools brand across Victoria and New South Wales has plunged into liquidation, leaving behind $21 million in debts and triggering widespread disruption for families, educators, and communities.
New Child Safety Laws Take Effect Today Across Australian Early Childhood Services

New Child Safety Laws Take Effect Today Across Australian Early Childhood Services

Today, 1 September 2025, marks a pivotal shift in Australia’s early childhood education landscape, with strengthened child safety regulations now officially in force under the National Quality Framework (NQF). These reforms—fast-tracked following the national review of child safety arrangements—aim to…
Early Childhood Regulators To Review Staffing Loophole "Under The Roof" Ratio

Early Childhood Regulators To Review Staffing Loophole "Under The Roof" Ratio

Early childhood educators and advocates have welcomed a sweeping $189 million reform package unveiled by federal, state, and territory education ministers, which includes a long-awaited review of staffing ratios and regulatory loopholes. Among the most significant developments is the decision…
National CCTV Trial to Roll Out Across Hundreds of Childcare Centres

National CCTV Trial to Roll Out Across Hundreds of Childcare Centres

In a landmark move to strengthen child safety in early learning environments, the Australian government has announced a national trial of CCTV cameras across up to 300 childcare centres. The initiative, endorsed by federal, state, and territory education ministers, is…
Regulatory Oversight Questioned After Child Injury at NSW Childcare Centre

Regulatory Oversight Questioned After Child Injury at NSW Childcare Centre

A recent parliamentary hearing has revealed troubling details about a Newcastle childcare centre, raising serious concerns about regulatory transparency and child safety in New South Wales. The case has sparked renewed calls for reform in how compliance breaches are reported…
Daniel’s Law: Queensland Introduces Public Child Sex Offender Registry

Daniel’s Law: Queensland Introduces Public Child Sex Offender Registry

More than two decades after the abduction and murder of 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe, Queensland has introduced landmark legislation aimed at strengthening child protection. Known as Daniel’s Law, the new bill establishes a public child sex offender registry, allowing families and…
Victoria Moves to Immediate Suspend WWCC For 173 Individuals Under Reassessment

Victoria Moves to Immediate Suspend WWCC For 173 Individuals Under Reassessment

Victoria is introducing urgent legislative reforms to strengthen child safety protections by enabling the immediate suspension of Working With Children Checks (WWCCs) for individuals under reassessment for cancellation.
Victoria Fast-Tracks Child Safety Reforms Following Sector Review

Victoria Fast-Tracks Child Safety Reforms Following Sector Review

Victoria is set to overhaul its child safety framework, with new legislation fast-tracked through Parliament to address systemic gaps in the Working With Children Check (WWCC) process.
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