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Childcare Service Fined For Giving Child Food Twice That They Were Allergic To

Childcare Service Fined For Giving Child Food Twice That They Were Allergic To

An early childhood service operated by the University Of Wollongong has been fined more than $3000 due to giving a child food that they were allergic to twice in 6 months.
Plan Your Next Excursion To Day and Night On The Reef at Sydney Aquarium

Plan Your Next Excursion To Day and Night On The Reef at Sydney Aquarium

Opened on 24th November, Sydney Aquarium has introduced a brand new exhibit "Day and Night on the Reef". Children will experience state of the art technology that delivers an interactive experience in the largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit in the…
Reports Indicate 1 in 4 QLD Workers Being Ripped Off Including Those In Early Childhood

Reports Indicate 1 in 4 QLD Workers Being Ripped Off Including Those In Early Childhood

A QLD committee formed by the State government has released a report that states "one in four Queensland workers including those working in childcare, are missing out on penalty rates, being paid less than the minimum wage, being exploited through…
Free Online Professional Learning For OSHC Providers On NQF Requirements

Free Online Professional Learning For OSHC Providers On NQF Requirements

For Educators and Providers of OSHC Services, the Department of Education has partnered with the Early Childhood Australia to develop free online professional learning customised to meet the needs of NSW OSHC services.
Whooping Cough Warnings Across NSW

Whooping Cough Warnings Across NSW

There has been an outbreak of cases of whooping cough across the Hunter region and parents have been urged to keep children at home if they are displaying any symptoms.
10 Month Old In Critical Condition After Swallowing Gumnut

10 Month Old In Critical Condition After Swallowing Gumnut

IMPORTANT: This article title and content has been edited and some information has been retracted. Please read "Retraction in Gumnut Incident Article Published on Nov 12 2018 " for information on the corrections. NOTE: The is the story of the…
Children's Services Award Under Review By The Fair Work Commission

Children's Services Award Under Review By The Fair Work Commission

On 9th November, a four-yearly review will be conducted of the Children's Services Award 2010.
Child Receives Chemical Burns at Camp Australia Service

Child Receives Chemical Burns at Camp Australia Service

Camp Australia has received yet another fine for a safety breach when a child received chemical burns to the back of the eyelids after another child had sprayed him with hospital grade cleaner at a Camp Australia service.
Camp Australia Cops Its Biggest Fine Yet

Camp Australia Cops Its Biggest Fine Yet

Camp Australia in the past 6 years have had a variety of fines enforced against them due to safety breaches such as letting children wander away from their service to not having enough staff to supervise children and once again…
Be You - Free Professional Development Resources and Support For Educators

Be You - Free Professional Development Resources and Support For Educators

Be You offers a range of free online, evidence-based tools and resources aimed at improving the skills and knowledge of educators to foster and support mental health and well being in children and young people. It’s completely free and available…
Changes To The Children's Services Award and The Educational Services Teachers Award

Changes To The Children's Services Award and The Educational Services Teachers Award

As part of the Modern Award Review, the Fair Work Commission has varied a number of clauses in the modern awards, which includes changes to the Children's Services Award and the Educational Services Teachers Award.
Preschoolers Receive Free Eye Tests At Early Childhood Services Across NSW

Preschoolers Receive Free Eye Tests At Early Childhood Services Across NSW

A $4 Million annual free eyesight program has benefited almost 700,000 preschoolers throughout NSW, is now celebrating 10 years. The Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening (StEPS) program aims to diagnose problems early and prevent permanent vision loss and eye disease.
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