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Crackdown On Loophole For Sex Offenders Obtaining Working With Children Checks

Crackdown On Loophole For Sex Offenders Obtaining Working With Children Checks

In Victoria, there are loopholes that allow violent sex offenders obtain working with children checks by appealing to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) when working with children's checks had previously been denied by officials.
Educators Talking Less To Babies and Toddlers In Their Care

Educators Talking Less To Babies and Toddlers In Their Care

A new study from Macquarie University has found that Educators talk less to babies and toddlers ranging from 50 words per minute while some Educators only use 10 words per minute.
Plans To Scrap $440 Million Preschool Funding

Plans To Scrap $440 Million Preschool Funding

Budget documents have revealed that the Turnbull government is withdrawing funding for preschool children, putting preschool at risk for thousands of young children. The $440 million cut, reported in the Australian Financial review, reveals the government spending on the national…
Family Day Care Australia Resolving Pay Issues With Educators

Family Day Care Australia Resolving Pay Issues With Educators

After, making the switch to the new child care subsidy systems, FDC Educators have raised frustration over software issues that have led to delay in pays or incorrect remuneration.
Scam Email Using Australian Childcare Alliance Name

Scam Email Using Australian Childcare Alliance Name

Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) is warning members and non-members by a scam email appearing to originate from a Juliet Jurjenns at ACA NSW, with a link to an invoice, asking for payment - this email is a scam.
New Family And Domestic Violence Leave Entitlements

New Family And Domestic Violence Leave Entitlements

Following a Fair Work Commission decision, from the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2018, most employees can take 5 days of unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence.
59% Pay Increase For Early Childhood Teachers If They Win Pay Rise

59% Pay Increase For Early Childhood Teachers If They Win Pay Rise

At a Fair Work Commision hearing, set in Sydney today, ECT's will be demanding equal pay with primary school teachers, with an overall increase in salaries. It will be a pay rise of $32.000 if ECT's win.
Product Safety Recall - ALDI Train Set and Sabiha Teething Products

Product Safety Recall - ALDI Train Set and Sabiha Teething Products

There has been a product safety recall from Product Safety Australia for the ALDI Jack 'n' Jill Wooden Jungle Railway Set and Sabiha Designs — Teething Rattles and Dummy Chains.
Victorian Educators - Mandatory To Report Child Abuse

Victorian Educators - Mandatory To Report Child Abuse

It is now mandatory for Educators in Victoria to report suspicions of sexual abuse as part of Victoria's government's response to the child sex abuse royal commision.
Indigenous Language Song Competition For Children

Indigenous Language Song Competition For Children

A national competition is being conducted that invites schools/children to work with their local Indigenous community to translate a simple song, "Marrin Gamu" into their language.
Childcare Services Ban Children From Toy Weapons That May Promote Violence

Childcare Services Ban Children From Toy Weapons That May Promote Violence

For a fear of promoting violence and warlike behaviour, childcare services are banning children from playing games such as “cops and robbers” with toy guns and plastic fake knives.
Childcare Centres Who Hike Fees Will Be Named and Shamed

Childcare Centres Who Hike Fees Will Be Named and Shamed

Childcare centres that increase excessive fees on parents and taxpayers, will be named and shamed in Turnbull government's overhaul of the new system.
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