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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…
Enrolments In ECE Services Drop as Families Struggle with Rising Costs

Enrolments In ECE Services Drop as Families Struggle with Rising Costs

Across Australia, childcare enrollments are falling as families grapple with the rising cost of living. Services report a noticeable decline compared to the previous quarter, with many parents reducing or withdrawing their use of early childhood education. This shift highlights…
Qualification Integrity Crisis: SPES, Christa, Gills, and Southern Academy Registrations Cancelled

Qualification Integrity Crisis: SPES, Christa, Gills, and Southern Academy Registrations Cancelled

In 2025, several Australian training providers had their registrations cancelled by ASQA, leading to the invalidation of qualifications such as the Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. These cancellations highlight serious compliance failures and affect many…
One Month On: Educators See Pay Rise Under New Children’s Services Award

One Month On: Educators See Pay Rise Under New Children’s Services Award

As of 1 March 2026, the Fair Work Commission’s changes to the Children’s Services Award 2010 officially took effect, and now—one month later—all early childhood educators covered by the award should have received their pay increase. This marks a significant…
Unannounced Spot Checks To Continue In 2026

Unannounced Spot Checks To Continue In 2026

Spot checks are unannounced, in-person visits conducted by authorised officers and will continue in 2026. Their purpose is to ensure services are meeting their legal obligations and correctly managing the CCS. These checks are part of strengthening compliance and safeguarding…
Service Closures for National Child Safety Training: A Guide for Educators

Service Closures for National Child Safety Training: A Guide for Educators

The new national child safety training requirement ensures that all educators across Australia are equipped with consistent knowledge and practices to safeguard children. To support this, the government has introduced a measure allowing Child Care Subsidy (CCS)-approved services to close…
Professional Development Subsidy – What This Means for You as an Educator

Professional Development Subsidy – What This Means for You as an Educator

The government has made National Child Safety Training mandatory for everyone working in early childhood education and care (ECEC). This training is free to complete, but it takes time—and that’s where the subsidy comes in.
Educator Wage Increase Now In Effect

Educator Wage Increase Now In Effect

The Fair Work Commission has officially implemented wage increases for early childhood educators as part of its gender-based undervaluation review. The updated pay rates and classification structure are now in effect from 1 March 2026.
National Child Safety Training Is Now Mandatory and Available Now To Complete

National Child Safety Training Is Now Mandatory and Available Now To Complete

National child safety training is now mandatory for everybody working or volunteering in an ECEC service regulated under the NQF. Foundation training is the first stage of national child safety training and is available now. Foundation training is mandatory for …
The National Early Childhood Worker Register Now Active

The National Early Childhood Worker Register Now Active

As of today, February 27th, 2026, all ECE services are required to provide workforce information to the Register. Approved providers must now enter who is working in their services and keep it up to date.
New Digital Device Safety Standards Now In Effect

New Digital Device Safety Standards Now In Effect

From today, February 27, 2026, significant amendments to the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations are now being enforced, introducing new digital device safety standards across early childhood education and care services. By formally including these standards…
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