The educator at the centre of Operation Moonbi has been identified as Hamish Tait, 35, from Glossodia, NSW. He faces more than 320 charges relating to child abuse offences allegedly committed between 2009 and 2025.
A shocking incident at The Bay Club daycare in El Segundo, California, has sparked outrage and debate after CCTV footage revealed a worker throwing a toddler into the air, failing to catch him, and then falling on top of him.…
July offers a lively mix of cultural celebrations, awareness days, and playful occasions that enrich early childhood programming. From the giggles of International Joke Day to the imaginative adventures of Alice in Wonderland Day, each event provides opportunities to spark…
From July 2026, educators under the Children's Services Award, will see both a 5% gender equity increase and a 4.75% annual award rise, with further staged increases to follow. The WRG is temporary and will be phased out, ensuring all…
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the Worker Retention Payment program until June 2028, securing funding for a 15% above‑award wage increase for educators at participating services.However, it is important to clarify this is not a universal pay…
A childcare centre was fined after a one‑year‑old went missing during a bush excursion, exposing serious supervision failures. The child was found unharmed, but the centre faced regulatory penalties and reputational damage, underscoring that educator‑to‑child ratios remain dangerously inadequate and…
Fresh fee hikes in 2026 have pushed childcare costs to record highs, with Sydney’s inner suburbs now topping the list as the most expensive places in the country. Daily fees in some centres have surged to $220 before subsidies, leaving…
North Sydney Council will demolish Kelly’s Place Community Childcare Centre at the end of 2026 to expand Hume Street Park, leaving at least 40 children without care and 160 families on the waitlist scrambling for alternatives. Parents and educators argue…
On 11 June 2026, it is International Day of Play. This day is not just symbolic; it's a reminder that play is a fundamental right and the most natural way children learn, grow, and connect. Services can use the day…
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% wage increase. This applies to all minimum and award wages, including the Children’s Services Award and the Educational Services Teachers Award. For children’s services, this rise was already anticipated as part of…
The Australian Skills Quality Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the integrity of vocational education and training. Following a recent Tribunal decision, the cancellation of qualifications issued by Gills College was upheld. This ruling highlights the regulator’s determination to…
