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The National Early Childhood Worker Register Now Active

The National Early Childhood Worker Register Now Active

As of today, February 27th, 2026, all ECE services are required to provide workforce information to the Register. Approved providers must now enter who is working in their services and keep it up to date.
New Digital Device Safety Standards Now In Effect

New Digital Device Safety Standards Now In Effect

From today, February 27, 2026, significant amendments to the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations are now being enforced, introducing new digital device safety standards across early childhood education and care services. By formally including these standards…
The Risk Of High Staff Turnover

The Risk Of High Staff Turnover

In early childhood education, consistency is more than a comfort; it’s a cornerstone of safety and learning. A recent sector discussion highlighted the risks of high staff turnover, describing it as a “revolving door” that undermines trust, attachment, and quality…
Parent Frustrations As Sick Children Spread Illness In Care

Parent Frustrations As Sick Children Spread Illness In Care

A father has sparked debate online after calling out what he sees as a “selfish” practice among parents using early childhood services. His message, though blunt, has resonated with many families and educators who face the ripple effects of illness…
Drop in Qualified Educators Working in ECE Services

Drop in Qualified Educators Working in ECE Services

New national data reveals a drop in the proportion of qualified staff working in early childhood education and care services.
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.
Concerns Raised About Non Genuine Students Being Funnelled Into Childcare Courses

Concerns Raised About Non Genuine Students Being Funnelled Into Childcare Courses

Recent alerts from TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency) and ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority) have raised concerns about students being funnelled into childcare courses without genuine interest or adequate preparation. Migration agents and private colleges offering fast-tracked qualifications…
Strengthening Governance: Standard 7.1 Now Embeds Child Safety

Strengthening Governance: Standard 7.1 Now Embeds Child Safety

The National Quality Standard (NQS) has been updated to further reinforce the responsibility of early childhood education and care services in safeguarding children. Under Quality Area 7: Governance and Leadership, Standard 7.1—Governance now explicitly highlights that governance must support the…
Strengthening QA2: Introducing Element 2.2.3 – Child Safety and Protection

Strengthening QA2: Introducing Element 2.2.3 – Child Safety and Protection

The NQS continues to evolve to ensure that early childhood education and care services uphold the highest standards of safety, wellbeing, and protection for children. From 01 January 2026, a significant change has been introduced under Quality Area 2: Children’s…
Strengthening Child Safety in NSW ECEC

Strengthening Child Safety in NSW ECEC

All children have the fundamental right to feel safe, valued, respected and supported while attending early childhood education and care (ECEC) in NSW. To reinforce this right, the NSW Government has amended the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law…
Understanding the NSW Early Learning Commission Charter

Understanding the NSW Early Learning Commission Charter

The NSW Government has created the Early Learning Commission to strengthen child safety, quality, and accountability in early childhood education. This follows lessons from the Wheeler Review and new legislative reforms. The Commission’s guiding principle is simple: Children first, always.
Worker Retention Payment Update: Award Review, Payments Processed & Key Deadlines

Worker Retention Payment Update: Award Review, Payments Processed & Key Deadlines

The Department has released an end‑of‑year update on the Worker Retention Payment, including important information about the gender‑based undervaluation review, payment processing, and deadlines for backdated funding reviews. Services currently participating or considering applying are encouraged to review the details…
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