National Pyjama Day is on Friday, 25th July. It's a day for educators and children to wear your favourite pair of PJ's to help The Pyjama Foundation raise awareness and funds for children in foster care.
$50k Fine Proposed in Fresh Push to Ban Mobile Phones in Early Childhood Services +
In the wake of disturbing abuse cases and mounting public pressure, a renewed political push is underway to enforce a nationwide ban on personal mobile…Read More
30 Childcare Centres Hit with Compliance Notices Under New Federal Powers +
Australia’s Department of Education has issued compliance notices to 30 early childhood education centres, exercising new regulatory powers granted by the federal government. This marks…Read More
Government Responds to Sector Crisis with Subsidy Overhaul Plan +
The Albanese government is preparing to undertake a major overhaul of Australia’s childcare subsidy model, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers signaling that the current framework may…Read More
Free Online Course - 10 National Principles for Child Safe Organisations +
Early Childhood Australia has developed a free online course that introduces early childhood professionals to the concept of child-safe organisations and the 10 National Principles…Read More
Darren Misquitta, the former head of the now-defunct Genius Childcare group, has been fined $4,000 by the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to handling…Read More