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Floreat Childcare Provider Fined $28,000 After Children Lost at Perth Zoo

Floreat Childcare Provider Fined $28,000 After Children Lost at Perth Zoo New!

A childcare provider operating out of Floreat Park Primary School has been fined $28,000 following a serious lapse in supervision during a zoo excursion that left two children lost and others unsupervised.
Fake Qualifications in Early Childhood Education

Fake Qualifications in Early Childhood Education New!

In recent years, the early childhood education and care sector has faced a troubling rise in fraudulent qualifications, a threat not only to professional integrity but also to the safety and wellbeing of children. From forged certificates to unaccredited training…
Celebrating Directors Day

Celebrating Directors Day New!

In the heart of every early childhood service is a director, someone who balances compliance with compassion, strategy with soul, and leadership with deep relational care. Directors Day, November 10th, is a chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible…
Reading with Paws: How Finland’s Lukukoira and Australia’s Reading Dogs Are Transforming Literacy and Wellbeing

Reading with Paws: How Finland’s Lukukoira and Australia’s Reading Dogs Are Transforming Literacy and Wellbeing New!

Across continents, a shared truth is emerging: children read better when they feel safe, supported, and free from judgment. In Finland, the lukukoira (reading dog) program has been quietly revolutionizing literacy since 2011. In Australia, similar programs are now flourishing…
November Calendar Of Events 2022

November Calendar Of Events 2025 New!

The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place in November 2025. This should help you to plan and organise upcoming events and celebrations for November 2025.
Building a Culture of Safety: The National Child Safety Training Initiative in ECEC

Building a Culture of Safety: The National Child Safety Training Initiative in ECEC New!

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported, especially in the environments where they learn and grow. In response to this foundational truth, the National Child Safety Training Project is reshaping how Australia’s ECEC sector approaches child safeguarding.
Brisbane Childcare Centre Fined $12,500 After Child Found Wandering Alone

Brisbane Childcare Centre Fined $12,500 After Child Found Wandering Alone New!

A Brisbane childcare provider has been fined $12,500 after a five-year-old child was discovered crossing busy roads alone. The incident occurred on February 17, 2023, when the child exited through an emergency door that led to street level from the…
Celebrating Grandparents Day in Early Childhood Settings

Celebrating Grandparents Day in Early Childhood Settings New!

Grandparents Day, 26th October 2025, offers an opportunity to celebrate the wisdom, love, and cultural richness that grandparents bring into children's lives. In early childhood settings, this day can be transformed into a tapestry of shared experiences, gentle rituals, and…
Childcare Provider Introduces $20 Fine To Families Who Fail To Follow Prescribed Procedures

Childcare Provider Introduces $20 Fine To Families Who Fail To Follow Prescribed Procedures New!

A major childcare provider operating 18 centres across New South Wales has introduced a $20 fine for families who fail to follow prescribed drop-off and pick-up procedures. The move—framed as a compliance measure—has sparked widespread concern among families, educators, and…
Free Webinar On Children’s Rights and Participation

Free Webinar On Children’s Rights and Participation

Join the Office of the Children’s Guardian for a free public webinar exploring how organisations can empower children and young people to have a voice.
Teaching Through Delight: A New Lens for Early Childhood

Teaching Through Delight: A New Lens for Early Childhood

In a world increasingly driven by metrics, compliance, and performance benchmarks, early childhood education stands at a crossroads. The question is no longer just “Are we meeting standards?” but “Are we nurturing joy?” A growing movement of educators, researchers, and…
Regulator Issues Clear Guidance To Providers On Not Losing, Leaving Or Locking Up Children In Care

Regulator Issues Clear Guidance To Providers On Not Losing, Leaving Or Locking Up Children In Care

The federal childcare regulator has issued clear guidance to operators in response to a surge in serious incidents—particularly involving children being lost, left behind, or locked in rooms in response to a spike in safety breaches across the sector.
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