In NSW an especially high number of under-fives sought medical treatment for gastro throughout this year and a gastroenteritis outbreak of both Children and Educators at more than 100 childcare centres prompted a NSW Health warning.
A Sydney Childcare Service, owned by the Department of Defence was immediately shut down and children sent home after the discovery of exposed lead paint around window frames in the building.
From Monday 22 July, Western Australia had introduced the new No Jab, No Play legislation. This means that children who aren't fully immunised can be banned and excluded form childcare services. Operators who enrol an unimmunised child or a child…
Regulation 242 - Persons taken to be an ECT, has been extended to 31 December 2021 in NSW, QLD, SA, ACT and TAS. This means an Educator who is actively working towards an approved early childhood teaching qualification and provides…
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub has recently released a new free online professional development module for NSW OSHC Educators on Quality Area 2 - Children's Health and Safety.
NAIDOC Week is celebrated from the 7th to 14th July and is held around the country to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The NAIDOC Theme for 2019 is Voice. Treaty. Truth.
As of today 01 July 2019, Educators, ECT's and Trainees who are currently earning minimum wages from the Children's Services Award 2010, the Educational Service Teachers Award 2010 or the National Training Wage will now receive a 3% pay increase…
3.5% Increase Now Applies To Minimum Wages In the Children's Services Award, Early Childhood Teacher's Award and National Training Wage +
Educators, ECTs, and Trainees who are currently earning minimum wages from the Children's Services Award, Early Childhood Teacher's Award, and National Training Wage will now…Read More
Over 1,200 Children Urged to Undergo Health Screening Following Melbourne Childcare Worker Charges +
****WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT**** Authorities in Victoria have launched a sweeping public health and regulatory response after a childcare worker was charged with more than 70…Read More
Victoria Moves to Strengthen Child Safety with Overhaul of Working with Children Checks +
***WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT*** In response to alarming revelations of child abuse within early learning settings, the Victorian Government has announced sweeping changes to the state’s…Read More
Victoria’s Childcare Sector Faces Reckoning: New Device Ban and $50,000 Penalties Announced Amid Abuse Scandal +
Starting September 26, all childcare providers in Victoria will be required to adopt a strict ban on personal smartphones. Non-compliance could result in fines up…Read More
NSW to Tighten Child Protection Laws: Appeals for Denied Working With Children Checks to End +
In a sweeping reform aimed at strengthening child safety, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has announced plans to ban appeals for individuals denied a…Read More