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Four Corners Investigation Reveals Ongoing Childcare Safety Concerns Across Australia

Four Corners Investigation Reveals Ongoing Childcare Safety Concerns Across Australia

A new investigation by ABC's Four Corners has uncovered further safety failures within Australia's childcare sector, raising fresh concerns about whether recent reforms have gone far enough to protect children in education and care settings. The report highlights cases of…
You Get What You Get, and You Don’t Get Upset - Educator's Phrase Sparks Conversation

You Get What You Get, and You Don’t Get Upset - Educator's Phrase Sparks Conversation

A simple phrase overheard at an ECE service has sparked a wider discussion among parents, educators, and child development experts about how children learn to manage disappointment while having their feelings acknowledged.
Montessori Academy to Acquire Nine Edge Early Learning Centres

Montessori Academy to Acquire Nine Edge Early Learning Centres

Families and educators across several Edge Early Learning centres will soon transition to new providers after administrators confirmed the sale of most services affected by the organisation's voluntary administration. Montessori Academy has entered into an agreement to acquire nine Edge…
Indigenous Preschools: Keeping Language and Culture Alive

Indigenous Preschools: Keeping Language and Culture Alive

Indigenous preschools play an important role in preserving language, culture, and identity for future generations. A recent story from Australia highlights how early childhood education can become a powerful bridge between generations, helping both children and adults reconnect with their…
G8 Education Rolls Out Consent Curriculum to Strengthen Child Safety

G8 Education Rolls Out Consent Curriculum to Strengthen Child Safety

G8 Education introduces Emmy and Friends consent lessons, teaching 30,000 children body autonomy, safe adults, and protective behaviours nationwide.
Advanced Child Safety Training – Course 5 Launch

Advanced Child Safety Training – Course 5 Launch

The national child safety training package is reaching its final stage. Course 5 Advanced Child Safety Training will be available in Geccko from 30 September 2026, completing the national framework designed to strengthen child safety across education and care services.
No New Increase — 15% Grant Now Permanent

No New Increase — 15% Grant Now Permanent

No new increase—15% grant uplift for early educators is now permanent, secured by legislation and tied to NQS compliance.
Some ECEC Services Are Not Reporting Abuse Because There Is Too Much Money At Stake

Some ECEC Services Are Not Reporting Abuse Because There Is Too Much Money At Stake

Educators face a funding debate as Shelton urges subsidies for parents, highlighting safeguarding, equity, and the value of early learning centres.
Half of Children No Longer Read for Fun, Sparking Urgent Action

Half of Children No Longer Read for Fun, Sparking Urgent Action

Educators urge a national reading strategy, as fewer children read for fun, highlighting the urgent need for libraries and literacy support.
Over 1,300 Services Spot Checked Nationwide

Over 1,300 Services Spot Checked Nationwide

Over 1,300 ECEC services were visited in nationwide spot checks to strengthen compliance, support providers, and improve quality and safety.
Sudden Closure of Avondale Heights ECEC Service Leaves Families Stranded

Sudden Closure of Avondale Heights ECEC Service Leaves Families Stranded

Avondale Heights Childcare shuts suddenly, leaving 70 children without care and 25 educators jobless after buyer deal collapses.
Foundation Training To Be Completed in 2 Days for Existing Educators

Foundation Training To Be Completed in 2 Days for Existing Educators

Foundation Training deadline: existing educators must complete by 27 August 2026 to ensure compliance, child safety, and service quality.
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