Educators across Australia are raising urgent concerns that they cannot adequately supervise all children in their care due to staffing shortages and lack of extra support. The admission highlights a growing crisis in the early childhood sector, where rising demand…
The United Workers Union (UWU), through its Big Steps Campaign, is advancing claims in upcoming multi‑employer bargaining to improve educator‑to‑child ratios across Australia.
From July 2026, educators under the Children's Services Award, will see both a 5% gender equity increase and a 4.75% annual award rise, with further staged increases to follow. The WRG is temporary and will be phased out, ensuring all…
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the Worker Retention Payment program until June 2028, securing funding for a 15% above‑award wage increase for educators at participating services.However, it is important to clarify this is not a universal pay…
A childcare centre was fined after a one‑year‑old went missing during a bush excursion, exposing serious supervision failures. The child was found unharmed, but the centre faced regulatory penalties and reputational damage, underscoring that educator‑to‑child ratios remain dangerously inadequate and…
