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Education Minister Admits Childcare Reforms Were Overdue Amid Sector Scrutiny

Education Minister Admits Childcare Reforms Were Overdue Amid Sector Scrutiny New!

South Australia’s Education Minister Blair Boyer has conceded that critical reforms to the childcare sector should have been implemented earlier, following heightened public concern over child safety and regulatory oversight.
Community Backlash Over Proposed Early Childhood Service Above Liquor Store in Avalon Beach

Community Backlash Over Proposed Early Childhood Service Above Liquor Store in Avalon Beach New!

A proposed redevelopment in Avalon Beach has sparked widespread community outrage, with over 222 formal objections lodged against plans to build an early childhood service directly above a Dan Murphy’s liquor store.
Queensland Childcare Centre Under Investigation for Alleged Incidents of Violence

Queensland Childcare Centre Under Investigation for Alleged Incidents of Violence New!

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 New!

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…
Free Webinar - A Guide to the Transition to School Digital Statement for Family Day Care Services

Free Webinar - A Guide to the Transition to School Digital Statement for Family Day Care Services New!

Developed by the NSW Department of Education Early Childhood, a free webinar for Family Day Care services has been developed to explore the Transition to School Digital Statement platform.
Let Down in Latrobe: When Childcare Closures Leave Families Without Options

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

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.
Bravehearts Day for Young Children: Embedding Safety Through Play, Trust, and Emotional Literacy

Bravehearts Day for Young Children: Embedding Safety Through Play, Trust, and Emotional Literacy

Bravehearts Day, held annually on 12 September, is a national child protection awareness initiative focused on preventing child sexual assault and promoting safe relationships. For early childhood educators, this day offers a chance to gently introduce foundational safety concepts through…
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…
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