In March 2024, a local Queensland man lost his life after being bitten by a snake while attempting to remove it from an early childhood service, in Townsville.
The accelerated Bachelor of Education – The Early Years is a prescribed full-time course that has been specifically designed for diploma-qualified educators who have also completed a minimum of two years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience in an early…
According to respondents to a 7.30 inquiry, a technique at early childhood services known as "under the roof"—which determines the ratio of Educators to children—is being misused.
In NSW, nominated supervisors, persons in day-to-day charge and family day care co-ordinators must complete a child protection course required by a Government protocol, by section 162A of the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law.
Studies reveal that young children in early childhood centres are being fed food that does not match nutritional guidelines, hungry throughout the day, and fed food that Educators themselves have brought from home.
To address new prerequisite requirements in the latest Community Services (CHC) National Training Package, the NSW department has developed a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) tool to support ECEC educators with outdated pre CHC30113 Certificate III qualifications who wish to…
The NSW Government is rolling out free health checks for 4-year-old children at their preschool or long day care service to make it easier for families to get health and development checks for their children.
ABC Kids has created a new lullaby called Ninganah Lullaby to help children transition to quiet time and bedtime. This is great for Educators to use during rest time.
Sydney Early Childhood Educator Charged Over Alleged Possession of 500,000 Unique Child Abuse Images +
An early childhood educator in Sydney has been charged with multiple offenses after Australian Federal Police (AFP) allegedly discovered more than 500,000 unique images of…Read More
Hidden Dangers: NSW’s Secret Childcare Risk Ratings Leave Parents in the Dark +
In a revelation that has shaken trust in New South Wales’ childcare oversight, a Guardian Australia investigation has uncovered a troubling gap between public safety…Read More
Victorian Educator Denies Abuse Allegations, Appeals Industry Ban +
A male childcare worker in Victoria, identified only as "Peter" for legal reasons, has publicly denied allegations of sexually abusing toddlers and is appealing a…Read More
Kindergarten Chaos: Educators Strike Across Victoria +
Early childhood education services across Victoria have been significantly disrupted as educators stage a widespread strike on Tuesday, 16th September. The industrial action follows a…Read More