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Over 1,300 Services Spot Checked Nationwide

Over 1,300 Services Spot Checked Nationwide New!

Over 1,300 ECEC services were visited in nationwide spot checks to strengthen compliance, support providers, and improve quality and safety.
Sudden Closure of Avondale Heights ECEC Service Leaves Families Stranded

Sudden Closure of Avondale Heights ECEC Service Leaves Families Stranded New!

Avondale Heights Childcare shuts suddenly, leaving 70 children without care and 25 educators jobless after buyer deal collapses.
Foundation Training To Be Completed in 2 Days for Existing Educators

Foundation Training To Be Completed in 2 Days for Existing Educators New!

Foundation Training deadline: existing educators must complete by 27 August 2026 to ensure compliance, child safety, and service quality.
Sydney ECEC Service Given A Lifeline Of 12 Months Free Rent

Sydney ECEC Service Given A Lifeline Of 12 Months Free Rent New!

An early learning service in Sydney’s east, once facing closure, has been granted 12 months rent‑free operation—a decision that has transformed uncertainty into hope for families, educators, and the wider community.
Educators Warn: Staffing Shortages Undermine Child Supervision

Educators Warn: Staffing Shortages Undermine Child Supervision

Educators across Australia are raising urgent concerns that they cannot adequately supervise all children in their care due to staffing shortages and lack of extra support. The admission highlights a growing crisis in the early childhood sector, where rising demand…
Enforcement Action in ECEC Services: Progress, Challenges, and the Voices of Educators

Enforcement Action in ECEC Services: Progress, Challenges, and the Voices of Educators

Child care enforcement hits record highs, but educators call for lower ratios, fair pay, and faster inclusion support to truly lift standards.
National Child Safety Training – Courses 3 & 4 Now Available

National Child Safety Training – Courses 3 & 4 Now Available

Mandatory child safety courses 3 & 4 are now available. Educators must complete practice and systems training to strengthen safeguarding culture.
Download Free Children's EBook For Dental Health Week 01 - 07 August

Free Children's eBook For Dental Health Week 3rd - 9th August

Guardians of the Gums is a fun dental health storybook for preschoolers, teaching brushing, flossing, healthy eating, and dentist visits.
August Calendar Of Events 2026

August Calendar Of Events 2026

Discover August 2026 cultural events, awareness weeks, and celebrations to plan engaging activities and learning.
Celebrate OOSH Educators Day On Wednesday 29th July

Celebrate OOSH Educators Day On Wednesday 29th July

OOSH Educators Day 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 29th July, recognising the vital role OOSH educators play in supporting children, families, and communities throughout Australia. This year’s theme is “Valuing Every OOSH Educator Every Day”, highlighting their contribution to…
Big Steps Campaign: Strengthening Educator‑to‑Child Ratios Nationwide

Big Steps Campaign: Strengthening Educator‑to‑Child Ratios Nationwide

The United Workers Union (UWU), through its Big Steps Campaign, is advancing claims in upcoming multi‑employer bargaining to improve educator‑to‑child ratios across Australia.
Celebrate National Pyjama Day On Friday 22 July

Celebrate National Pyjama Day On Friday 24th July

National Pyjama Day is a fun, community-driven event where children and educators wear their favourite pyjamas to raise awareness and funds for children in foster care through The Pyjama Foundation. It’s also a chance to explore themes of comfort, bedtime…
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