From the 1st July, the Fair Work Commission has just announced an increase of the national minimum wage to 2.5% in Awards. Some allowances in some Awards will also change as a result of this increase.
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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Early Childhood Services Put on Notice Amid National Crackdown +
Hundreds of childcare centres across Australia have been formally “put on notice” as regulators respond to mounting concerns over child safety, compliance failures, and systemic…Read More
Worker Retains Clearance to Work with Children Despite Being Blacklisted +
A concerning case has emerged in Victoria where a worker, despite being blacklisted, continues to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). The situation…Read More