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Recognition As An ‘Equivalent Early Childhood Teacher’ Extended Until 2027

Recognition As An ‘Equivalent Early Childhood Teacher’ Extended Until 2027

The Recognition As An ‘Equivalent Early Childhood Teacher’ transitional measure was reviewed by the ACECQA Board, which has decided to extend this measure until the end of 2027. A person who has achieved ALL of the following will be recognised…
Changes To Professional Development Requirements For NSW Teachers

Changes To Professional Development Requirements For NSW Teachers

As of 16th August 2024, the professional development (PD) requirements for NSW accredited teachers has changed to reduce unnecessary burden on teachers maintaining their professional knowledge and practice. These changes remove the Elective and Accredited Professional Development (PD) categories, giving…
Staying Healthy: Preventing Infectious Diseases In ECE Services 6th Edition Now Available

Staying Healthy: Preventing Infectious Diseases In ECE Services 6th Edition Now Available

Staying healthy: Preventing infectious diseases in early childhood education and care services - 6th Edition has now been published and available to download.
Australian Government Supports 15% Wage Increase Over 2 Years

Australian Government Supports 15% Wage Increase Over 2 Years

The Australian Government will support a 15% wage increase, over 2 years, for early childhood education and care through a new Worker Retention Payment that providers will need to apply for. The payment will start in December 2024 and run…
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.
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