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Child Found With A Vodka Cruiser and Two Children Escape From Services In ACT

Child Found With A Vodka Cruiser and Two Children Escape From Services In ACT

The ACT's 354 National Quality Framework-approved early childhood services reported more than 500 serious incidents last financial year, translating to an average of almost 150 serious incidents per 100 National Quality Framework-approved services - well above the national average of…
Only 10% Of Children Under 2 Meeting Dietary Guidelines

Only 10% Of Children Under 2 Meeting Dietary Guidelines

Victorian researchers have found that by the time a child turns three and a half, a quarter of children's energy intake was fueled by foods deemed too high in saturated fat or sugar to belong in the five healthy food…
Childcare Centre Fined After Baby Girl Gets Bitten By Another Child

Childcare Centre Fined After Baby Girl Gets Bitten By Another Child

A Perth childcare has been fined $10,000 after a 10-month child was bitten all over her body by another child while unsupervised at the centre last year.
Tooth Brushing Lessons To Be Introduced To Children In Childcare

Tooth Brushing Lessons To Be Introduced To Children In Childcare

Early childhood services and school within NSW, will run supervised tooth brushing classes to battle high tooth decay.
Educators Close Childcare Centre While Boy Sleeps Inside

Educators Close Childcare Centre While Boy Sleeps Inside

Illawarra child care provider Big Fat Smile has been fined $24,000 fine, plus costs, after a sleeping three-year-old boy was left undiscovered at a Wollongong centre for almost an hour after closing time.
Three Educators Assault Autistic Child While In Care

Three Educators Assault Autistic Child While In Care

Three Perth women have had their child care supervisor accreditation cancelled, and one faced a criminal charge after a six-year-old autistic boy was smacked and had soap put in his mouth.
FDC Launches First Bullying Program In Australia

FDC Launches First Bullying Program In Australia

Clarence Valley Day Care is the first Family Day Care in Australia to teach children about bullying, after recognising one in 4 children will be bullied before school.
Product Safety Recall - Wooden Xylophone and Big W Girls Bomber Jacket

Product Safety Recall - Wooden Xylophone and Big W Girls Bomber Jacket

There has been a product safety recall from Product Safety Australia for the Jumbo Wooden Xylophone and Big W Girls Bomber Jacket.
Camp Australia Fined - Boy Sprayed In Eyes

Camp Australia Fined - Boy Sprayed In Eyes

Camp Australia Joondalup Education and Care Centre was fined $22,500 after a young child was sprayed in the eyes with antibacterial cleaner.
Program To Teach Preschoolers About Gender Equity

Program To Teach Preschoolers About Gender Equity

In Victoria, children from 3 years old will learn about gender equality in a state-funded playgroup program.
Children At Safety Risk By Dodgy Childcare Operators

Children At Safety Risk By Dodgy Childcare Operators

Thousands of children across Australia may be at risk after a loophole for dodgy childcare centre operators to buy businesses without a safety audit.
Early Childhood Centres To Close For Full Day Over Pay

Early Childhood Centres To Close For Full Day Over Pay

On March 27, some early childhood services, across Australia will shut down for the full day in order to take action to fight for better pay for Educators working in the industry.
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