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New Criminal Underpayment Laws Now In Effect

New Criminal Underpayment Laws Now In Effect

As of January 1, 2025, intentionally underpaying an employee’s wages or entitlements can now be a criminal offence.
New Zealand Educator Caught Drinking Vodka While On The Job

New Zealand Educator Caught Drinking Vodka While On The Job

After drinking while working, a childcare provider in New Zealand barely missed having her registration revoked for drinking vodka from a bottle of Gatorade while working at an early development center in January 2022.
Early Childhood Services Replacing Mother's and Father's Day With Family Day

Early Childhood Services Replacing Mother's and Father's Day With Family Day

Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS) in Melbourne has decided to replace Mother's and Father's Day celebrations with "Family Day" to honour all caregivers and significant figures in children's lives.
Genius Educators Sue Company Over Allegedly Late Wages And Unpaid Super

Genius Educators Sue Company Over Allegedly Late Wages And Unpaid Super

Educators have filed a lawsuit against Genius Childcare and its proprietor, Darren Misquitta, alleging that they have been willfully and consistently neglecting to pay workers' superannuation and late wages.
Button Battery Scare Causes 60 Children In Early Learning Service To Have Precauitionary X-rays

Button Battery Scare Causes 60 Children In Early Learning Service To Have Precauitionary X-rays

Following a button battery incident at a Sunshine Coast daycare center, over 60 kids had X-rays taken. Remains of a toy with button batteries near it were discovered at the daycare's playground, prompting paramedics to get a triple-0 call.
More Than 17,000 Educators Will Receive 10% Pay Increase This Week

More Than 17,000 Educators Will Receive 10% Pay Increase This Week

Following the government's 15% salary hike, almost 17,000 Educators will receive higher wages this week.
Australian Government To Invest $1 Billion To Establish The Building Early Eduation Fund

Australian Government To Invest $1 Billion To Establish The Building Early Eduation Fund

In order to construct early childhood education and care (ECEC) centers, including in the regions and outer suburbs, the Australian government will invest $1 billion to create the Building Early Education Fund (the Fund).
Labor Guarantees 3 Days Childcare And Plans To Establish $1 Billion Fund For New Services If Re-elected

Labor Guarantees 3 Days Childcare And Plans To Establish $1 Billion Fund For New Services If Re-elected

During an election campaign that focused on families, Anthony Albanese promised to do away with the activity test that determines eligibility for government childcare subsidies and establish a $1 billion "building early education fund" that would also be established by…
Now In Effect - Educators Handling and Serving Food Must Be Trained And Food Safety Supervisor Onsite

Now In Effect - Educators Handling and Serving Food Must Be Trained And Food Safety Supervisor Onsite

As of today, 8th December 2024, Food Standard Code 3.2.2A updates have now come into effect for NSW Early Childhood Services. This means that all early learning services that prepare and serve meals to children require food safety training for…
ACT Educators From Genius Childcare Resign

ACT Educators From Genius Childcare Resign

Genius Childcare, which operates more than 30 centres across Australia, has been accused of delaying pay and withholding superannuation for its educators. This has led to mass resignations and stress leave among staff, causing disruptions in childcare services.
Preschool Outcome Measure - Formative Assessment Tool

Preschool Outcome Measure - Formative Assessment Tool

The Preschool Outcomes Measure is a nation-wide teaching tool. The Preschool Outcomes Measure is a comprehensive tool designed to support preschool teachers and educators in enhancing their practice.
Educator Fired After CCTV Reveals She Allegedly Shook Baby To Sleep

Educator Fired After CCTV Reveals She Allegedly Shook Baby To Sleep

A childcare Educator in Sydney has been charged with allegedly "excessively shaking" a nine-month-old girl before abandoning her cot in a storage room in a "attempt to get her to sleep." The Educator has now filed a claim for dismissal…
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