ACECQA has launched a new Introduction to Inclusive Practice e-learning module in 2026, designed to strengthen educators’ confidence and skills in creating inclusive environments across early childhood education and care services. This free, self-paced course is a practical professional development opportunity aligned with the National Quality Framework.

March is a month rich with cultural celebrations, awareness campaigns, and opportunities to connect with community. From International Women’s Day to Earth Hour, this calendar highlights events that inspire reflection, joy, and action. Whether you’re promoting inclusion, celebrating traditions, or encouraging sustainability, March offers something for everyone.

Explore the responsibilities, legal obligations, and best practices of the nominated supervisor ECEC with this three-part webinar series presented by Victoria McDowell and Meray Parsons from Gowrie NSW.

The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place from January to December 2026. This should help you plan and organise upcoming events and celebrations in 2026.

Australian Food Safety Week offers a vital opportunity to embed safe food practices into early learning environments. This year’s theme invites educators and children to explore common food safety myths and build lifelong habits through play, storytelling, and hands-on experiences.

This foundation course is a 2-part series, provided by Early Childhood Australia, that develops an understanding of the meaning of children’s behavior, which will in turn support educators in developing strategies and teaching techniques unique for each individual child, with the overall aim of empowering children to take control.

In the heart of every early childhood service is a director, someone who balances compliance with compassion, strategy with soul, and leadership with deep relational care. Directors Day, November 10th, is a chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible contribution these leaders make to children, families, educators, and the broader sector.

Grandparents Day, 26th October 2025, offers an opportunity to celebrate the wisdom, love, and cultural richness that grandparents bring into children's lives. In early childhood settings, this day can be transformed into a tapestry of shared experiences, gentle rituals, and joyful play—where children and elders connect through creativity, storytelling, and symbolic gestures.

Join the Office of the Children’s Guardian for a free public webinar exploring how organisations can empower children and young people to have a voice.

Leadership is essential in early childhood settings. It shapes the quality of care, learning environments, and the well-being of children, educators, and families. Designed by Karthiga Viknarasah, an experienced early education leadership expert, participants will explore what effective leadership looks like in Early Childhood Education and Care, how to support and grow a team, and how to embed leadership values into daily practice and the service’s culture.