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Opening Soon: Professional Development Subsidy – National Child Safety Training

Opening Soon: Professional Development Subsidy – National Child Safety Training New!

The Professional Development Subsidy – National Child Safety Training will be open for applications on 28 April 2026, giving providers the opportunity to strengthen staff skills and support professional growth. These subsidies are paid directly to providers, who then pass…
NSW Workplace Bullying Reforms: $99K Fines and Stronger Mental Health Protections

NSW Workplace Bullying Reforms: $99K Fines and Stronger Mental Health Protections

NSW employers may soon face fines of up to nearly $100,000 per breach for workplace bullying and other psychosocial harms, under new SafeWork reforms aimed at strengthening mental health protections in the workplace. The reforms include deploying specialised inspectors and…
Building Inclusive Practice: ACECQA’s New e-Learning Module for Educators

Building Inclusive Practice: ACECQA’s New e-Learning Module for Educators

ACECQA has launched a new Introduction to Inclusive Practice e-learning module in 2026, designed to strengthen educators’ confidence and skills in creating inclusive environments across early childhood education and care services. This free, self-paced course is a practical professional development…
Affinity Education Centre in Werribee Suspended Pending Compliance Fixes

Affinity Education Centre in Werribee Suspended Pending Compliance Fixes

On March 31, 2026, the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) announced a 90-day suspension of Milestones Early Learning Werribee, operated by Affinity Education Group. The suspension, effective April 13, follows findings of serious breaches of the Education and Care…
Enrolments In ECE Services Drop as Families Struggle with Rising Costs

Enrolments In ECE Services Drop as Families Struggle with Rising Costs

Across Australia, childcare enrollments are falling as families grapple with the rising cost of living. Services report a noticeable decline compared to the previous quarter, with many parents reducing or withdrawing their use of early childhood education. This shift highlights…
Qualification Integrity Crisis: SPES, Christa, Gills, and Southern Academy Registrations Cancelled

Qualification Integrity Crisis: SPES, Christa, Gills, and Southern Academy Registrations Cancelled

In 2025, several Australian training providers had their registrations cancelled by ASQA, leading to the invalidation of qualifications such as the Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. These cancellations highlight serious compliance failures and affect many…
One Month On: Educators See Pay Rise Under New Children’s Services Award

One Month On: Educators See Pay Rise Under New Children’s Services Award

As of 1 March 2026, the Fair Work Commission’s changes to the Children’s Services Award 2010 officially took effect, and now—one month later—all early childhood educators covered by the award should have received their pay increase. This marks a significant…
April Calendar Of Events 2026

April Calendar Of Events 2026

April in Australia is a month of contrasts and celebrations. As autumn deepens, crisp mornings and golden afternoons set the stage for community gatherings, cultural festivals, and reflective days of national significance. From Easter traditions and school holidays to ANZAC…
Unannounced Spot Checks To Continue In 2026

Unannounced Spot Checks To Continue In 2026

Spot checks are unannounced, in-person visits conducted by authorised officers and will continue in 2026. Their purpose is to ensure services are meeting their legal obligations and correctly managing the CCS. These checks are part of strengthening compliance and safeguarding…
Service Closures for National Child Safety Training: A Guide for Educators

Service Closures for National Child Safety Training: A Guide for Educators

The new national child safety training requirement ensures that all educators across Australia are equipped with consistent knowledge and practices to safeguard children. To support this, the government has introduced a measure allowing Child Care Subsidy (CCS)-approved services to close…
Professional Development Subsidy – What This Means for You as an Educator

Professional Development Subsidy – What This Means for You as an Educator

The government has made National Child Safety Training mandatory for everyone working in early childhood education and care (ECEC). This training is free to complete, but it takes time—and that’s where the subsidy comes in.
Educator Wage Increase Now In Effect

Educator Wage Increase Now In Effect

The Fair Work Commission has officially implemented wage increases for early childhood educators as part of its gender-based undervaluation review. The updated pay rates and classification structure are now in effect from 1 March 2026.
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