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Extension Of Workforce Transitional Provisions To 31 December 2026

Extension Of Workforce Transitional Provisions To 31 December 2026

Education Ministers have agreed to extend workforce transitional arrangements in the National Regulations. This decision aims to assist the sector to address workforce challenges by continuing to provide flexibility for services and providers.
2 Year Old Locked Inside Florida Daycare

2 Year Old Locked Inside Florida Daycare

After discovering her 2-year-old daughter sobbing in a dim, deserted South Florida daycare center, a mother dialed 911.
Criminal Offense To Underpay Wages

Criminal Offense To Underpay Wages

From the 1st of January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages by employers will be criminalized as part of reforms to workplace rules.
Montessori Preschool Educator Leaves Lights Off During The Day

Montessori Preschool Educator Leaves Lights Off During The Day

On Reddit, a mother revealed that she had just learned that her son's preschool does not turn on the lights so the kids can play during the day. "My four-year-old attends a Montessori school where the lights are turned off.…
Guidelines For 15% Wage Increase

Guidelines For 15% Wage Increase

The Australian Government will support a 15% wage increase for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce through a worker retention payment. The payment will support a wage increase of 15% above the modern award rates over 2 years.…
Warning As Gastro Outbreak Hits NSW Early Childhood Services

Warning As Gastro Outbreak Hits NSW Early Childhood Services

NSW Health has issued a warning of a gastro outbreak sweeping across early childhood services across NSW.
A Practical User Guide In Response To The Australian Early Development Census

A Practical User Guide In Response To The Australian Early Development Census

This guide is designed to help early childhood services utilize and respond to data from the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC). It outlines principles and practices tailored to the specific needs of children and families in the community, using AEDC…
Development Of The Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework For ECEC Services

Development Of The Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework For ECEC Services

The Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework is designed to create culturally responsive, safe, and welcoming environments for Aboriginal children and their families within the early childhood education and care sector.
Recognition As An ‘Equivalent Early Childhood Teacher’ Extended Until 2027

Recognition As An ‘Equivalent Early Childhood Teacher’ Extended Until 2027

The Recognition As An ‘Equivalent Early Childhood Teacher’ transitional measure was reviewed by the ACECQA Board, which has decided to extend this measure until the end of 2027. A person who has achieved ALL of the following will be recognised…
Changes To Professional Development Requirements For NSW Teachers

Changes To Professional Development Requirements For NSW Teachers

As of 16th August 2024, the professional development (PD) requirements for NSW accredited teachers has changed to reduce unnecessary burden on teachers maintaining their professional knowledge and practice. These changes remove the Elective and Accredited Professional Development (PD) categories, giving…
Staying Healthy: Preventing Infectious Diseases In ECE Services 6th Edition Now Available

Staying Healthy: Preventing Infectious Diseases In ECE Services 6th Edition Now Available

Staying healthy: Preventing infectious diseases in early childhood education and care services - 6th Edition has now been published and available to download.
Australian Government Supports 15% Wage Increase Over 2 Years

Australian Government Supports 15% Wage Increase Over 2 Years

The Australian Government will support a 15% wage increase, over 2 years, for early childhood education and care through a new Worker Retention Payment that providers will need to apply for. The payment will start in December 2024 and run…
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