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Educators Warn: Staffing Shortages Undermine Child Supervision

Educators Warn: Staffing Shortages Undermine Child Supervision

Educators across Australia are raising urgent concerns that they cannot adequately supervise all children in their care due to staffing shortages and lack of extra support. The admission highlights a growing crisis in the early childhood sector, where rising demand…
Enforcement Action in ECEC Services: Progress, Challenges, and the Voices of Educators

Enforcement Action in ECEC Services: Progress, Challenges, and the Voices of Educators

Child care enforcement hits record highs, but educators call for lower ratios, fair pay, and faster inclusion support to truly lift standards.
National Child Safety Training – Courses 3 & 4 Now Available

National Child Safety Training – Courses 3 & 4 Now Available

Mandatory child safety courses 3 & 4 are now available. Educators must complete practice and systems training to strengthen safeguarding culture.
Download Free Children's EBook For Dental Health Week 01 - 07 August

Free Children's eBook For Dental Health Week 3rd - 9th August

Guardians of the Gums is a fun dental health storybook for preschoolers, teaching brushing, flossing, healthy eating, and dentist visits.
August Calendar Of Events 2026

August Calendar Of Events 2026

Discover August 2026 cultural events, awareness weeks, and celebrations to plan engaging activities and learning.
Celebrate OOSH Educators Day On Wednesday 29th July

Celebrate OOSH Educators Day On Wednesday 29th July

OOSH Educators Day 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 29th July, recognising the vital role OOSH educators play in supporting children, families, and communities throughout Australia. This year’s theme is “Valuing Every OOSH Educator Every Day”, highlighting their contribution to…
Big Steps Campaign: Strengthening Educator‑to‑Child Ratios Nationwide

Big Steps Campaign: Strengthening Educator‑to‑Child Ratios Nationwide

The United Workers Union (UWU), through its Big Steps Campaign, is advancing claims in upcoming multi‑employer bargaining to improve educator‑to‑child ratios across Australia.
Celebrate National Pyjama Day On Friday 22 July

Celebrate National Pyjama Day On Friday 24th July

National Pyjama Day is a fun, community-driven event where children and educators wear their favourite pyjamas to raise awareness and funds for children in foster care through The Pyjama Foundation. It’s also a chance to explore themes of comfort, bedtime…
AFP Release Images Of Children's Clothing to Identify Victims

AFP Release Images Of Children's Clothing to Identify Victims

AFP releases children’s clothing images to identify victims in Sydney childcare abuse investigation.
G8 Education Faces $2M Lawsuit Over Wage Underpayments

G8 Education Faces $2M Lawsuit Over Wage Underpayments

G8 Education faces $2M Fair Work lawsuit over unpaid childcare wages, exposing systemic sector issues in pay, IFAs, and entitlements.
Free Webinar - Self-regulation For Leaders

Free Webinar - Self-regulation For Leaders

Self‑regulation for leaders in ECEC: Sarah Moore from Tafe NSW, shares strategies to build emotional awareness, communication, and resilience in daily practice.
Educator Hamish Tait Charged With 320+ Alleged Offences

Educator Hamish Tait Charged With 320+ Alleged Offences

Educator Hamish Tait, 35, charged with 320+ offences after suppression orders lifted in major Sydney childcare abuse case.
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