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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 New!

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 New!

 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 New!

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 New!

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 New!

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 New!

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 New!

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…
“Kindy Cops” and Cameras: Federal Crackdown on Childcare Safety

“Kindy Cops” and Cameras: Federal Crackdown on Childcare Safety New!

In response to mounting concerns over child safety and regulatory failures in early childhood education, the Australian Federal Government is introducing sweeping reforms that will see federal officers—dubbed “kindy cops”—conduct unannounced inspections of childcare centres, alongside mandatory installation of CCTV…
G8 Education to Roll Out CCTV and New Parental Preferences In Personal Care Policy In All 400 Centres

G8 Education to Roll Out CCTV and New Parental Preferences In Personal Care Policy In All 400 Centres New!

In a significant move to strengthen child safety, G8 Education—Australia’s largest private childcare provider—has announced the installation of CCTV systems across all 400 of its centers nationwide and has introduced a new policy allowing families to express preferences regarding which…
Free Webinar - Children’s Safety and Safeguarding in Early Childhood Settings.

Free Webinar - Children’s Safety and Safeguarding in Early Childhood Settings. New!

In response to the devastating news from Victoria, Early Childhood Australia has formed a Rapid Response Taskforce. The free webinar features a panel of experts and will discuss child sexual abuse prevention, child safety, and safeguarding. 
A Broken System: Regulatory Documents Reveal Widespread Failures in Childcare Safety

A Broken System: Regulatory Documents Reveal Widespread Failures in Childcare Safety New!

In a confronting exposé that has sent ripples through the early childhood education sector, newly released regulatory documents reveal a disturbing pattern of negligence and non-compliance in childcare services across Australia. From untrained staff and expired Working With Children Checks…
Free Webinar - Child Sexual Abuse - A Conversation Space For Males In ECE

Free Webinar - Child Sexual Abuse - A Conversation Space For Males In ECE New!

Hosted by Semann and Slattery, this online conversation space is designed specifically for men working in early childhood education to engage in open, respectful dialogue about child sexual abuse prevention, safeguarding practices, and professional identity.
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