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National Childcare Strike Looms July 15 Over Pay Dispute

National Childcare Strike Looms July 15 Over Pay Dispute New!

Thousands of childcare workers across Australia are set to strike on July 15, 2026, after union members voted for mass industrial action over the government’s refusal to extend a 15% pay increase. Parents are warned of widespread disruption, with over…
Australian Children Falling Behind in Motor and Balance Skills

Australian Children Falling Behind in Motor and Balance Skills New!

Child health experts are raising alarms: many Australian children are falling behind in basic motor and balance skills compared with previous years. The Australian Early Development Census revealed that only 52.9% of children are on track across five developmental domains,…
NSW 2026 Early Childhood Education and Care Scholarship Program

NSW 2026 Early Childhood Education and Care Scholarship Program New!

The NSW Government’s 2026 Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Scholarship Program provides up to $35,000 in financial support for aspiring and existing educators to complete qualifications, aiming to strengthen the state’s early learning workforce. Applications for the second intake…
Australian Budget 2026–27: What Educators Need To Know

Australian Budget 2026–27: What Educators Need To Know New!

The 2026–27 Federal Budget continues the government’s push toward universal early childhood education and care, with key measures including a 15% educator pay rise, expansion of paid parental leave to six months, new inclusion support funding, and consultation on a…
Historic Win for Victorian Early Childhood Teachers

Historic Win for Victorian Early Childhood Teachers New!

Victorian early childhood teachers have won a 32% pay increase over four years, a landmark deal that finally places them on parity with school teachers. The agreement, reached between the Australian Education Union (AEU) and the Victorian government, follows years…
List Of Services Impacted By G8 Education’s Closures

List Of Services Impacted By G8 Education’s Closures

Australia’s largest private childcare operator, G8 Education, has announced the closure of 40 centres nationwide, leaving thousands of families and educators facing uncertainty. The closures, spanning Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia, represent nearly 10% of…
NSW Fire Stations Open Doors for Families on May 9

NSW Fire Stations Open Doors for Families on May 9

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…
NSW Child Safety Reforms

NSW Child Safety Reforms

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…
Feel Good Story: Centre’s Date Night Brings Joy to Families and Children

Feel Good Story: Centre’s Date Night Brings Joy to Families and Children

Goodstart Early Learning Albany recently hosted a magical Date Night that brought smiles to children and gave families a much‑needed chance to relax and reconnect. The centre came alive after hours, with children enjoying a hearty spaghetti dinner, fun games,…
Opening Soon: Professional Development Subsidy – National Child Safety Training

Opening Soon: Professional Development Subsidy – National Child Safety Training

The Professional Development Subsidy – National Child Safety Training will be open for applications on 28 April 2026, giving providers the opportunity to strengthen staff skills and support professional growth. These subsidies are paid directly to providers, who then pass…
NSW Workplace Bullying Reforms: $99K Fines and Stronger Mental Health Protections

NSW Workplace Bullying Reforms: $99K Fines and Stronger Mental Health Protections

NSW employers may soon face fines of up to nearly $100,000 per breach for workplace bullying and other psychosocial harms, under new SafeWork reforms aimed at strengthening mental health protections in the workplace. The reforms include deploying specialised inspectors and…
Affinity Education Centre in Werribee Suspended Pending Compliance Fixes

Affinity Education Centre in Werribee Suspended Pending Compliance Fixes

On March 31, 2026, the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) announced a 90-day suspension of Milestones Early Learning Werribee, operated by Affinity Education Group. The suspension, effective April 13, follows findings of serious breaches of the Education and Care…
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