On Friday 28th February 2020, is school clean up day which also includes early childhood services. On this day, it is a great way for children to learn about the impact of rubbish within the environment.
More than $2.4 million in new grants for the early childhood sector have been made available, in an effort by the Palaszczuk Government to further upskill workers in the industry.
eSafety recognises that educators work closely with the families of the children in their care. So they have designed the eSafety Early Years program to support that important relationship to improve online safety for young Australians.
A Victorian Early Childhood Teacher, has been caught selling marijuana to high school students. She would deliver the drug on demand and sometimes during school hours, the Victorian Institute of Teaching found.
For the first time, 80% of education and care services, throughout Australia, are Meeting or Exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS), ACECQA recently highlighted.
On the 14th February, is International Book Giving Day. This day is about getting books into the hands of as many children as possible. This initiative is aimed at increasing children’s access and enthusiasm for books.
An Educator received a sanction for placing children at risk, for frequent drug use and was ordered by the Queensland Education Department to take regular drug tests and "abstain from using illicit drugs".
Victoria Revokes Working with Children Checks for 40 Educators +
Approximately 40 Victorian educators have had their Working with Children Checks revoked despite previously being banned from early childhood settings.
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Mandatory Safety Standards On Infant Sleep Products +
From 19 January 2026, new mandatory safety standards for infant sleep products will be taking effect across Australia. These changes affect all consumers who use…Read More
Free Online ECEC Leadership Research Symposium +
On November 5th, 2025, the ECEC Leadership Research Symposium, hosted online by Charles Sturt University and OMEP Australia, invites educators, researchers, and sector leaders to…Read More
Leadership is essential in early childhood settings. It shapes the quality of care, learning environments, and the well-being of children, educators, and families. Designed by…Read More
Executives At Affinity Education Group Resign Following Multiple Scandals +
Two senior executives at Affinity Education Group—one of Australia’s largest childcare providers—have resigned following a series of disturbing incidents and mounting public scrutiny.
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