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List Of Services Impacted By G8 Education’s Closures

List Of Services Impacted By G8 Education’s Closures

Australia’s largest private childcare operator, G8 Education, has announced the closure of 40 centres nationwide, leaving thousands of families and educators facing uncertainty. The closures, spanning Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia, represent nearly 10% of…
NSW Fire Stations Open Doors for Families on May 9

NSW Fire Stations Open Doors for Families on May 9

On Saturday, 9 May 2026, Fire and Rescue NSW will welcome families across the state to its annual Open Day. From 10am to 2pm, local fire stations will open their doors, offering a rare chance to meet firefighters, climb aboard…
NSW Child Safety Reforms

NSW Child Safety Reforms

On 27 February 2026, Australia’s early childhood education sector entered a new era of accountability and child protection. The commencement of Part 6A of the National Law introduced strict bans on personal devices, mandatory child safety training, and a legal…
Feel Good Story: Centre’s Date Night Brings Joy to Families and Children

Feel Good Story: Centre’s Date Night Brings Joy to Families and Children

Goodstart Early Learning Albany recently hosted a magical Date Night that brought smiles to children and gave families a much‑needed chance to relax and reconnect. The centre came alive after hours, with children enjoying a hearty spaghetti dinner, fun games,…
Opening Soon: Professional Development Subsidy – National Child Safety Training

Opening Soon: Professional Development Subsidy – National Child Safety Training

The Professional Development Subsidy – National Child Safety Training will be open for applications on 28 April 2026, giving providers the opportunity to strengthen staff skills and support professional growth. These subsidies are paid directly to providers, who then pass…
NSW Workplace Bullying Reforms: $99K Fines and Stronger Mental Health Protections

NSW Workplace Bullying Reforms: $99K Fines and Stronger Mental Health Protections

NSW employers may soon face fines of up to nearly $100,000 per breach for workplace bullying and other psychosocial harms, under new SafeWork reforms aimed at strengthening mental health protections in the workplace. The reforms include deploying specialised inspectors and…
Affinity Education Centre in Werribee Suspended Pending Compliance Fixes

Affinity Education Centre in Werribee Suspended Pending Compliance Fixes

On March 31, 2026, the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) announced a 90-day suspension of Milestones Early Learning Werribee, operated by Affinity Education Group. The suspension, effective April 13, follows findings of serious breaches of the Education and Care…
Enrolments In ECE Services Drop as Families Struggle with Rising Costs

Enrolments In ECE Services Drop as Families Struggle with Rising Costs

Across Australia, childcare enrollments are falling as families grapple with the rising cost of living. Services report a noticeable decline compared to the previous quarter, with many parents reducing or withdrawing their use of early childhood education. This shift highlights…
Qualification Integrity Crisis: SPES, Christa, Gills, and Southern Academy Registrations Cancelled

Qualification Integrity Crisis: SPES, Christa, Gills, and Southern Academy Registrations Cancelled

In 2025, several Australian training providers had their registrations cancelled by ASQA, leading to the invalidation of qualifications such as the Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. These cancellations highlight serious compliance failures and affect many…
One Month On: Educators See Pay Rise Under New Children’s Services Award

One Month On: Educators See Pay Rise Under New Children’s Services Award

As of 1 March 2026, the Fair Work Commission’s changes to the Children’s Services Award 2010 officially took effect, and now—one month later—all early childhood educators covered by the award should have received their pay increase. This marks a significant…
Unannounced Spot Checks To Continue In 2026

Unannounced Spot Checks To Continue In 2026

Spot checks are unannounced, in-person visits conducted by authorised officers and will continue in 2026. Their purpose is to ensure services are meeting their legal obligations and correctly managing the CCS. These checks are part of strengthening compliance and safeguarding…
Service Closures for National Child Safety Training: A Guide for Educators

Service Closures for National Child Safety Training: A Guide for Educators

The new national child safety training requirement ensures that all educators across Australia are equipped with consistent knowledge and practices to safeguard children. To support this, the government has introduced a measure allowing Child Care Subsidy (CCS)-approved services to close…
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