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Abuse Offenders Shopping Around Early Childhood Services To Remain Undetected

Abuse Offenders Shopping Around Early Childhood Services To Remain Undetected

A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has revealed alarming gaps in the childcare sector’s ability to detect and prevent child abuse, with NSW Police warning that some offenders are deliberately “shopping around” for centres with weak safeguards.
NSW Police Urge Parents to Report Childcare Concerns Directly to Authorities

NSW Police Urge Parents to Report Childcare Concerns Directly to Authorities

Amid a surge in allegations of sexual offences within the childcare sector, NSW Police are urging parents to bypass childcare centre directors and report concerns directly to law enforcement. The warning comes as a parliamentary inquiry exposes serious lapses in…
Children’s Commissioner Urges Creation of Dedicated Cabinet Minister for Children

Children’s Commissioner Urges Creation of Dedicated Cabinet Minister for Children

Australia’s Children’s Commissioner has called for the establishment of a dedicated Cabinet Minister for Children, citing escalating concerns over child safety and systemic failures in the childcare sector.
NSW Childcare Inquiry Uncovers Serious Breaches at Little Zak's Academy

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 child safety regulations across its centres.
Worker Retains Clearance to Work with Children Despite Being Blacklisted

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 has prompted swift action from the Victorian government, which is now seeking to revoke the…
Close The "Under The Roof" Loophole Petition Update: Behind-the-Scenes Advocacy Gains Momentum

Close The "Under The Roof" Loophole Petition Update: Behind-the-Scenes Advocacy Gains Momentum

Dear Supporters, Thank you for continuing to stand with us in the call to close the “Under the Roof” loophole in early childhood staffing ratios. Your voices have helped bring national attention to a regulatory gap that affects child safety,…
Major Shake-Up in Childcare Sector: Tougher Fines, Transparency Rules After Breach Exposé

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 in response to widespread breaches of safety and compliance standards.
The Princess of Wales Champions Early Childhood Development with New Film Series

The Princess of Wales Champions Early Childhood Development with New Film Series

In a landmark initiative to elevate public understanding of early childhood development, The Princess of Wales and the Centre for Early Childhood have unveiled a compelling new film series that delves into the science of social and emotional growth in…
Why 2 Million Parents Can’t Work: The OSHC Access Gap

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.
A Blink That Saved a Life: How One Educator Detected Retinoblastoma in a Toddler

A Blink That Saved a Life: How One Educator Detected Retinoblastoma in a Toddler

In a powerful reminder of the life-saving potential of educator vigilance, a Queensland early childhood teacher recently spotted a subtle anomaly in a child’s eye—leading to the diagnosis of a rare and aggressive cancer, retinoblastoma. Her instinct and attention to…
Sparking STEM Curiosity: Little Scientists Partners with Play School’s Science Time

Sparking STEM Curiosity: Little Scientists Partners with Play School’s Science Time

Australia’s most iconic children’s program, Play School, has teamed up with Little Scientists to bring early childhood educators a vibrant suite of STEM experiments designed for children aged 2–8 years. This exciting collaboration aligns with Series 3 and 4 of…
South Australia Introduces Mobile Phone Ban In All Early Childhood Services

South Australia Introduces Mobile Phone Ban In All Early Childhood Services

South Australia has become the first Australian state to implement a formal ban on mobile phones within early childhood services. The new regulation is designed to address concerns related to child safety, privacy, and professional conduct in early learning environments.
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