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 cultural heritage.
Educators in NSW childcare and community services gain long service leave entitlements, with portable rights protecting years of service across employers.
An early learning service in Sydney’s east, once facing closure, has been granted 12 months rent‑free operation—a decision that has transformed uncertainty into hope for families, educators, and the wider community.
AFP releases children’s clothing images to identify victims in Sydney childcare abuse investigation.
Protected disclosures in NSW childcare safeguard educators, uphold integrity, and strengthen trust in early education services.
North Sydney Council will demolish Kelly’s Place Community Childcare Centre at the end of 2026 to expand Hume Street Park, leaving at least 40 children without care and 160 families on the waitlist scrambling for alternatives. Parents and educators argue this decision sacrifices high‑quality, community‑run childcare for open space, despite rising demand in the densifying Crows Nest area.
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 fire trucks, and learn how simple steps like maintaining a working smoke alarm can save lives.
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 requirement that every decision must prioritise children’s well-being.
At the centre of this case is an incident captured on CCTV at an early learning service in Bathurst, where 18‑year‑old educator Hayley Kelleher grabbed and dragged a three‑year‑old boy by the arm during rest time. The child was not injured, but the action breached expected standards of conduct and resulted in a conviction for common assault. What the court documents also reveal, however, is that Kelleher was visibly overwhelmed, repeatedly sought help from a senior colleague, and was ignored—leaving a young, inexperienced educator to manage a high‑pressure situation entirely on her own.
