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Button Battery Scare Causes 60 Children In Early Learning Service To Have Precauitionary X-rays

Button Battery Scare Causes 60 Children In Early Learning Service To Have Precauitionary X-rays

Following a button battery incident at a Sunshine Coast daycare center, over 60 kids had X-rays taken. Remains of a toy with button batteries near it were discovered at the daycare's playground, prompting paramedics to get a triple-0 call.
More Than 17,000 Educators Will Receive 10% Pay Increase This Week

More Than 17,000 Educators Will Receive 10% Pay Increase This Week

Following the government's 15% salary hike, almost 17,000 Educators will receive higher wages this week.
Australian Government To Invest $1 Billion To Establish The Building Early Eduation Fund

Australian Government To Invest $1 Billion To Establish The Building Early Eduation Fund

In order to construct early childhood education and care (ECEC) centers, including in the regions and outer suburbs, the Australian government will invest $1 billion to create the Building Early Education Fund (the Fund).
Labor Guarantees 3 Days Childcare And Plans To Establish $1 Billion Fund For New Services If Re-elected

Labor Guarantees 3 Days Childcare And Plans To Establish $1 Billion Fund For New Services If Re-elected

During an election campaign that focused on families, Anthony Albanese promised to do away with the activity test that determines eligibility for government childcare subsidies and establish a $1 billion "building early education fund" that would also be established by…
Now In Effect - Educators Handling and Serving Food Must Be Trained And Food Safety Supervisor Onsite

Now In Effect - Educators Handling and Serving Food Must Be Trained And Food Safety Supervisor Onsite

As of today, 8th December 2024, Food Standard Code 3.2.2A updates have now come into effect for NSW Early Childhood Services. This means that all early learning services that prepare and serve meals to children require food safety training for…
ACT Educators From Genius Childcare Resign

ACT Educators From Genius Childcare Resign

Genius Childcare, which operates more than 30 centres across Australia, has been accused of delaying pay and withholding superannuation for its educators. This has led to mass resignations and stress leave among staff, causing disruptions in childcare services.
Preschool Outcome Measure - Formative Assessment Tool

Preschool Outcome Measure - Formative Assessment Tool

The Preschool Outcomes Measure is a nation-wide teaching tool. The Preschool Outcomes Measure is a comprehensive tool designed to support preschool teachers and educators in enhancing their practice.
Educator Fired After CCTV Reveals She Allegedly Shook Baby To Sleep

Educator Fired After CCTV Reveals She Allegedly Shook Baby To Sleep

A childcare Educator in Sydney has been charged with allegedly "excessively shaking" a nine-month-old girl before abandoning her cot in a storage room in a "attempt to get her to sleep." The Educator has now filed a claim for dismissal…
Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program

Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program

The Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program (the Program) provides up to $40,000 to new undergraduate and up to $20,000 to new postgraduate teacher education students.
Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher Accreditation

Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher Accreditation

The NSW Government has streamlined the requirements to achieve and maintain Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher accreditation. The simplified application process reduces the amount of evidence required and offers flexible ways to submit evidence.
Health and Development Grant Available For Free Health Checks For 4 Year Olds

Health and Development Grant Available For Free Health Checks For 4 Year Olds

The Health and Development Participation (HDP) Grant Program aims to increase the number of free health and development checks provided to 4-year-old children within early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.
Goodstart Early Learning To Deliver A 10% Pay Rise To Their Educators

Goodstart Early Learning To Deliver A 10% Pay Rise To Their Educators

Due to a new enterprise agreement with Goodstart Early Learning, Goodstart workers voted to approve the new agreement which will deliver a 10 per cent pay rise in December under the Albanese Government’s Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and…
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