National Families Week (15 - 21 May), is a time to celebrate the contributions families make in early childhood services and for children to acknowledge the importance of families. The following provides ideas and experiences that can be incorporated into…
On March 29th, join Dr Mary Anne Hall for a free webinar, as she provides practical strategies s for promoting diversity in your Centre through programming and education and more.
On the 16th of March, a free online program Understanding and Supporting Children's Behaviour funded through the NSW Department of Education Sector Development Program, Dr Louise Porter and Sandi Phoenix as they share their extensive knowledge and experience around “Connections…
On Tuesday the 7th of March from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, the NSW Minister for Education & Early Childhood Learning (the Hon Sarah Mitchell MLC) and the NSW Shadow Minister for Education & Early Childhood Learning (Prue Car MP)…
NAPCAN - Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect is offering free online and face-to-face workshops on Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Mandatory Reporting Workshop across Australia.
World Read Aloud Day is celebrated on Wednesday, 01st February. For the first time ever, Scholastic is hosting a worldwide WRAD-A-THON for a series of live interactive read-aloud shows. It kicks off in Australia at 11 am with Australian author…
The NSW Department Of Education has developed a free professional development course video for Educators on completing Transition To School statements.
With Halloween, just a couple of days away here is a list of our free Printables and Activities that you can download for free to use with children on Monday 31st October to celebrate Halloween. Haloween Theme printables include Pre…
Grandparents Day is held on the 30th of October 2022. It's a unique day to honour grandparents, grand-friends, family members, and other people who typically play the role of grandparents in their families or communities. It's a lovely moment to…
Understanding and supporting children's behaviour has been funded through the NSW Department of Education's Sector Development Program. This program will consist of six live webinars plus follow-up Q&A webinars with Dr Louise Porter and Sandi Phoenix.
Early Learning Matters Week is on from the 17th to the 21st of October. The aim is to recognise the contribution the early childhood industry has on children's development and well-being and how important the role of early childhood educators…
$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
Australia Closes Screening Loophole for Educators: A Sector-Wide Safety Shift +
Australia is set to overhaul its childcare worker screening system with landmark legislation that will prevent individuals banned in one state or territory from working…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