In March 2024, a local Queensland man lost his life after being bitten by a snake while attempting to remove it from an early childhood service, in Townsville.
The accelerated Bachelor of Education – The Early Years is a prescribed full-time course that has been specifically designed for diploma-qualified educators who have also completed a minimum of two years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience in an early…
According to respondents to a 7.30 inquiry, a technique at early childhood services known as "under the roof"—which determines the ratio of Educators to children—is being misused.
In NSW, nominated supervisors, persons in day-to-day charge and family day care co-ordinators must complete a child protection course required by a Government protocol, by section 162A of the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law.
Studies reveal that young children in early childhood centres are being fed food that does not match nutritional guidelines, hungry throughout the day, and fed food that Educators themselves have brought from home.
To address new prerequisite requirements in the latest Community Services (CHC) National Training Package, the NSW department has developed a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) tool to support ECEC educators with outdated pre CHC30113 Certificate III qualifications who wish to…
The NSW Government is rolling out free health checks for 4-year-old children at their preschool or long day care service to make it easier for families to get health and development checks for their children.
ABC Kids has created a new lullaby called Ninganah Lullaby to help children transition to quiet time and bedtime. This is great for Educators to use during rest time.
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
Free Webinar - Protecting Children From Paedophiles and Child Abuse +
Join Semann and Slattery for a free webinar on Tuesday, 8th July, on Protecting Children From Paedophiles and Child Abuse, with practical strategies to ensure…Read More
Rethinking Childcare Safety: The Call for Gender-Based Restrictions Sparks Heated Debate +
A recent high-profile case in Melbourne has reignited fierce debate across Australia’s childcare sector: should men be banned from working in early childhood education settings?…Read More