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70% Of Educators Work An Average Of 9 Hours Of Unpaid Work Each Week

70% Of Educators Work An Average Of 9 Hours Of Unpaid Work Each Week

Australia’s early childhood educators are facing a silent crisis—one marked by systemic wage theft, escalating burnout, and compromised quality of care. A groundbreaking study from the University of Sydney has pulled back the curtain on the realities educators navigate daily,…
Beyond Ratios: Why Supervision Failures Are a Safeguarding Crisis

Beyond Ratios: Why Supervision Failures Are a Safeguarding Crisis

Recent charges against two childcare workers in Western Sydney have reignited critical conversations about child safety, supervision practices, and compliance structures in early learning centers. On June 26, a 17-month-old child was allegedly assaulted twice in separate incidents on the…
800 More Children to Be Tested—And Still, No Educator Sounded the Alarm

800 More Children to Be Tested—And Still, No Educator Sounded the Alarm

In a devastating update to the case against alleged offender Joshua Dale Brown, authorities have confirmed that an additional 800 children will undergo precautionary STI testing. This follows revelations that Brown worked at four newly named childcare centres operated by…
Sydney Educators Charged Over Alleged Toddler Assault

Sydney Educators Charged Over Alleged Toddler Assault

The early childhood sector has been shaken by allegations of serious misconduct at a Western Sydney childcare service, renewing calls for transparency, training, and accountability across centers. On June 26, a 17-month-old child was reportedly assaulted in two separate incidents…
Twin Fires at Sydney Childcare Centres Spark Alarm and Investigation

Twin Fires at Sydney Childcare Centres Spark Alarm and Investigation

Two separate fires have rocked Play and Learn childcare centres across Sydney in less than a week, prompting serious concerns for community safety and early education environments.
Surveillance vs Support: Weighing the Impact of CCTV Mandates in Early Childhood Education

Surveillance vs Support: Weighing the Impact of CCTV Mandates in Early Childhood Education

As education ministers across Australia weigh a proposal to mandate CCTV monitoring in childcare centres where child safety concerns have been previously raised, the early learning community finds itself at a pivotal crossroads.
Queensland Sets National Benchmark for Childcare Safety Reform

Queensland Sets National Benchmark for Childcare Safety Reform

 In a landmark move towards safeguarding vulnerable children, the Queensland Government has unveiled mandatory annual safety training for all childcare workers—a first-of-its-kind initiative in Australia.
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Suspected Arson at Sydney Childcare Centre Sparks Safety Concerns

A suspicious fire erupted at a childcare centre on Sydney’s North Shore early Friday morning, raising urgent concerns about security within early learning environments.
Affinity Follows G8 Footsteps With CCTV Cameras, Parental Preferences and Introduces Phone Lockboxes For Educators Across Their Centres

Affinity Follows G8 Footsteps With CCTV Cameras, Parental Preferences and Introduces Phone Lockboxes For Educators Across Their Centres

In response to deeply troubling allegations against a former educator, Affinity Education has announced sweeping safeguarding reforms across its 250+ centres. These include fast-tracked CCTV installation, parental choice for nappy/toileting care, centre layout reviews to remove blind spots, and mandatory…
Revelations Of Inappropriate Photos Of Children's Injuries and Nappy Rash Spark Investigation At Adelaide Early Learning Centre

Revelations Of Inappropriate Photos Of Children's Injuries and Nappy Rash Spark Investigation At Adelaide Early Learning Centre

On 8 July 2025, the Little Shining Stars Early Learning Centre in Klemzig, Adelaide, became the epicenter of a national outcry following revelations that staff had photographed children’s injuries and nappy rash using centre-owned devices. These images were stored in…
Over 10,000 Early Childhood Education and Care Qualifications Revoked In 2024

Over 10,000 Early Childhood Education and Care Qualifications Revoked In 2024

In a sweeping move to restore integrity to Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has revoked an estimated 10,700 that were linked to early childhood education and care in late 2024. Providers like…
77% Of Educators Report Their Centres Are Operating Below Minimum Staffing Levels According To Survey

77% Of Educators Report Their Centres Are Operating Below Minimum Staffing Levels According To Survey

A recent survey conducted by the United Workers Union (UWU) has revealed a troubling reality in Australia’s early childhood education sector: 77% of childcare workers report that their centres operate below minimum staffing levels at least once a week, with…
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