A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has revealed alarming gaps in the childcare sector’s ability to detect and prevent child abuse, with NSW Police warning that some offenders are deliberately “shopping around” for centres with weak safeguards.
NSW Childcare Inquiry Uncovers Serious Breaches at Little Zak's Academy +
An NSW parliamentary inquiry has revealed that Little Zak's Academy, a prominent childcare provider, received over $2.9 million in state funding despite multiple breaches of…Read More
Major Shake-Up in Childcare Sector: Tougher Fines, Transparency Rules After Breach Exposé +
A landmark investigation aired by 7NEWS has triggered sweeping reforms across the childcare sector, with the NSW Premier announcing tougher penalties and new transparency requirements…Read More
Why 2 Million Parents Can’t Work: The OSHC Access Gap +
Australia is facing a significant shortage in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), leaving many families—particularly working mothers—struggling to balance employment and childcare responsibilities.
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Free Webinar - Building A Positive Workplace Culture +
The ECEC Professional Learning Program will be conducting a free online webinar on "Building A Positive Workplace Culture," presented by Karthiga Viknarasah, on Thursday, 11 September 2025.
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The Princess of Wales Champions Early Childhood Development with New Film Series +
In a landmark initiative to elevate public understanding of early childhood development, The Princess of Wales and the Centre for Early Childhood have unveiled a…Read More