On Thursday 20th January, over 280 centres were closed temporarily due to a health emergency, according to data published by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority.
The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place from January - December 2022. This should help you to plan and organise for upcoming events and celebrations for 2022.
The Fair Work Commission has made some changes to the classifications, pay and allowances in the Teachers Award. The changes start from the first full pay period on or after 1 January 2022.
The Victorian Government will provide each child starting funded Three-Year-Old Kindergarten or Early Start Kinder in 2022 with a Kinder Kit containing fun, play-based and environmentally sustainable learning materials that they can keep for themselves.
Early childhood education and care services who take on trainees may be eligible for the Australian Government wage subsidy, Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements.
ACECQA has developed a new interactive free online professional development course on Developing a Quality Improvement Plan. This course features a series of three e Learning modules on exploring the NQF, developing a QIP and self assessment.
There will be greater consistency in how organisations including Early Childhood Services protect children under new laws passed in NSW Parliament recently implementing the Child Safe Scheme to support the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Butterfly Australia is a citizen science project that enables children and adults to look and record sightings of butterflies. This is a great opportunity for children to observe nature and get them involved in hands on learning and exploration while…
From 11 November 2021, an eligible worker who believes they’ve been sexually harassed at work can apply to the Fair Work Commission for an order to stop the sexual harassment.
Victoria Moves to Immediate Suspend WWCC For 173 Individuals Under Reassessment +
Victoria is introducing urgent legislative reforms to strengthen child safety protections by enabling the immediate suspension of Working With Children Checks (WWCCs) for individuals under…Read More
Free Online Course - SAFE Series Protective Behaviours Program +
The NSW Office of the Children's Guardian has developed a SAFE Series Protective Behaviors Program, which helps early childhood educators teach protective behaviours to children…Read More
Early Childhood Regulators To Review Staffing Loophole "Under The Roof" Ratio +
Early childhood educators and advocates have welcomed a sweeping $189 million reform package unveiled by federal, state, and territory education ministers, which includes a long-awaited…Read More
Free Food Handling Certificates: A Quick Guide for Early Childhood Educators +
In early childhood settings, food safety isn’t just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a daily responsibility tied to children’s wellbeing. Whether you're preparing snacks, managing mealtimes, or…Read More
Regulatory Oversight Questioned After Child Injury at NSW Childcare Centre +
A recent parliamentary hearing has revealed troubling details about a Newcastle childcare centre, raising serious concerns about regulatory transparency and child safety in New South…Read More