On Wednesday, April 15th, Audiovisual production company EventSound, teamed up with KidsClub Childcare Macquarie Park to light the facility in recognition of early childhood educators.
The exceptional circumstance Supplementary Relief Payment is available for services who need a ‘top-up’ on the Early Childhood Education and Care Package payment already receiving through the Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package.
An urgent health warning has been issued by the NSW Poisons Information Centre, as they have received a high number of calls due to young children ingesting hand santiser.
A free digital book for children called "Coronavirus A Book For Children" is available to download for free which helps children understand the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.
Prime Minister, Scott Morrison revealed last week, free childcare during the coronavirus pandemic to encourage essential workers to continue working during this time. With around one million families given access to free.
The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee has released a statement about COVID- 19 in children and early childhood services. They have suggested recommendations and measures put in place for services, while they continue to operate within the community during the…
NSW Health has confirmed that a childcare centre in Blacktown, in western Sydney, has been identified as a hotspot for the coronavirus with both staff and children infected.
Around one million families are set to receive free child care during the coronavirus pandemic under a plan from the Morrison Government that will help deliver relief and support to the early childhood education and care industry.
Early Childhood Services and OOSH Centers fear they may never recover from the coronavirus crisis as 4 out of 5 services are on the brink of collapse and both sectors told they have to wait for financial relief from the…
If you're running a Family Day Care service that needs to close or if you have to reduce your business activities due to Coronavirus you may be able to receive support from a variety of different sources. These include Coronavirus…
Queensland Childcare Centre Under Investigation for Alleged Incidents of Violence +
Two alleged incidents of physical violence against a child at Amaze Early Education in Silkstone have prompted a formal investigation by Queensland Police. The reports,…Read More
Community Backlash Over Proposed Early Childhood Service Above Liquor Store in Avalon Beach +
A proposed redevelopment in Avalon Beach has sparked widespread community outrage, with over 222 formal objections lodged against plans to build an early childhood service…Read More
Tuberculosis Exposure at Sydney Childcare Centre Sparks Urgent Health Response +
More than 100 children and 34 staff members at Little Feet Early Learning and Childcare in Waverly, Sydney, are undergoing tuberculosis (TB) testing after an…Read More
Up to $500,000 For Safety Violations for NSW Early Childhood Service +
The New South Wales Government has unveiled a comprehensive legislative proposal aimed at overhauling the state’s childcare system. The reforms, announced in response to growing…Read More
NSW Government Cracks Down on Child Safety Failures After Alarming Audit +
A sweeping audit has revealed that a staggering number of organizations in New South Wales are failing to comply with mandatory Working with Children Checks,…Read More