The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place from January - December 2025. This should help you plan and organise upcoming events and celebrations in 2025.
Affinity Follows G8 Footsteps With CCTV Cameras, Parental Preferences and Introduces Phone Lockboxes For Educators Across Their Centres +
In response to deeply troubling allegations against a former educator, Affinity Education has announced sweeping safeguarding reforms across its 250+ centres. These include fast-tracked CCTV…Read More
Suspected Arson at Sydney Childcare Centre Sparks Safety Concerns +
A suspicious fire erupted at a childcare centre on Sydney’s North Shore early Friday morning, raising urgent concerns about security within early learning environments.
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Queensland Sets National Benchmark for Childcare Safety Reform +
In a landmark move towards safeguarding vulnerable children, the Queensland Government has unveiled mandatory annual safety training for all childcare workers—a first-of-its-kind initiative in Australia.
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Surveillance vs Support: Weighing the Impact of CCTV Mandates in Early Childhood Education +
As education ministers across Australia weigh a proposal to mandate CCTV monitoring in childcare centres where child safety concerns have been previously raised, the early…Read More
Sydney Educators Charged Over Alleged Toddler Assault +
The early childhood sector has been shaken by allegations of serious misconduct at a Western Sydney childcare service, renewing calls for transparency, training, and accountability…Read More