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Federal Budget 2025 - $5 Billion Investment In Universal ECEC, Permanent Free Tafe and Cutting Student Debt

Federal Budget 2025 - $5 Billion Investment In Universal ECEC, Permanent Free Tafe and Cutting Student Debt

The Federal Government's 2025 Budget outlines several initiatives aimed at supporting early childhood education and care (ECEC). The following provides information on measures that aim to enhance accessibility, affordability, and quality in the ECEC sector while supporting families and educators.
NSW Inquiry Set To Investigate Concerning Practices, Safety Breaches Following ABC Four Corners Investigation

NSW Inquiry Set To Investigate Concerning Practices, Safety Breaches Following ABC Four Corners Investigation

The inquiry, chaired by Greens MP Abigail Boyd, aims to address alarming issues such as regulatory failures and staff shortages that have compromised the safety and well-being of children. This article provides information on What Specific Dangerous Practices Are Being…
Food Manufacturers Use Marketing Strategies To Make Unhealthy Foods Appear Nutritious For Children

Food Manufacturers Use Marketing Strategies To Make Unhealthy Foods Appear Nutritious For Children

According to a recent survey, food makers are tricking parents into purchasing harmful foods for their children.
Look Before You Lock - Campaign Emphasizing Checking The Back Seat Of Vehicles

Look Before You Lock - Campaign Emphasizing Checking The Back Seat Of Vehicles

The "Look Before You Lock" campaign is a vital initiative for parents and families to ensure the safety of children during transportation. This campaign addresses the serious risk of leaving children in hot cars, which can lead to tragic consequences…
School Bans Fruit From Snack To Vegetables Only

School Bans Fruit From Snack To Vegetables Only

A Western Australian mother has ignited a contentious debate after reporting that her child's school has banned children from bringing fruit during its designated fruit and vegetable snack break and instead modified it to "vegetables only."
Early Learning Centre Set On Fire And Vandalised With Antisemitic Graffiti

Early Learning Centre Set On Fire And Vandalised With Antisemitic Graffiti

According to officials, the latest in a string of attacks in Australia targeting Jews occurred Tuesday, January 21, early in the morning when a early learning centre in Sydney was set on fire and antisemitic graffiti was scrawled on the …
After Horrendous Violation Of Trust In Childcare Rapist Case, Blue Cards In Scutiny

After Horrendous Violation Of Trust In Childcare Rapist Case, Blue Cards In Scutiny

Following the discovery of serious shortcomings in the case of one of Australia's worst pedophiles, an independent investigation of Queensland's child protection system will be initiated. Under the direction of Luke Twyford from the Child Death Review Committee, the investigation…
Centre Shutdown Over Allegations Of Safety Breaches And Children Eating Scraps Off The Floor

Centre Shutdown Over Allegations Of Safety Breaches And Children Eating Scraps Off The Floor

Following alarming reports of allegedly babies eating scraps off the floor and getting hurt while left unattended, a NSW early learning service was forced to close.
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.
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