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Cooks in Children’s Services: New Award Rules and What They Mean

Cooks in Children’s Services: New Award Rules and What They Mean New!

The Fair Work Commission has introduced important changes to how cooks are classified and paid under the Children’s Services Award 2010. These changes recognise that many cooks in early childhood settings perform responsibilities that go beyond food preparation and contribute…
Wage Increases Over Five Years For Certificate 3 and Diploma Qualified Educators

Wage Increases Over Five Years For Certificate 3 and Diploma Qualified Educators New!

Over the next five years, educators across the sector will see steady, structured wage increases designed to lift pay to the new benchmark rates for each qualification level. These increases begin with a 5% rise in March 2026, followed by…
Increase Pay Rates and New Classification Structure For Cert 3 and Diploma Qualified Educators From 2026

Increase Pay Rates and New Classification Structure For Cert 3 and Diploma Qualified Educators From 2026 New!

On 10 December 2025, the Fair Work Commission issued a major determination affecting the Children’s Services Award 2010 (MA000120). These changes form part of the Gender-Based Undervaluation Priority Review, recognising long‑standing inequities in early childhood. The updated award will come…
Fake Qualifications Are Circulating

Fake Qualifications Are Circulating

Regulatory authorities across Australia have identified staffing as a priority area, with a strong focus on ensuring educators hold valid, authentic qualifications. Unfortunately, fraudulent certificates continue to circulate, and some are sophisticated enough to fool even experienced leaders. This article…
Alleged Childcare Offender Joshua Dale Brown Faces 83 New Charges, Bringing Total to 156

Alleged Childcare Offender Joshua Dale Brown Faces 83 New Charges, Bringing Total to 156

***WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT*** Victorian detectives have laid 83 additional charges against former Melbourne childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown, expanding the total number of alleged offences to 156. The new charges stem from the identification of four additional alleged victims, alongside…
Current Status: Fair Work Commission Provisional Award Increases For Cert 3 and Diploma Educators

Current Status: Fair Work Commission Provisional Award Increases For Cert 3 and Diploma Educators

In April 2025, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) issued a provisional decision recommending staged award increases to address the undervaluation of early childhood educators; however, a final ruling has not yet been handed down.
Profit vs Public Good: Rethinking Early Childhood Education in Australia

Profit vs Public Good: Rethinking Early Childhood Education in Australia

Recent commentary has highlighted a striking statistic: 90% of new childcare providers in Australia are run for profit. This raises a fundamental question is this really how we want to run education in Australia? Early childhood education and care is…
National Rollout of Unannounced Spot Checks

National Rollout of Unannounced Spot Checks

The Australian Government is rolling out unannounced spot checks across Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services nationwide. This follows a successful pilot in October–November 2025. The program is designed to strengthen compliance, lift standards, and give families confidence that…
2026 Yearly Calendar Of Cultural Celebrations And Events For Early Childhood Services

2026 Yearly Calendar Of Cultural Celebrations And Events For Early Childhood Services

The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place from January to December 2026. This should help you plan and organise upcoming events and celebrations in 2026.
‘A Lot of Policing’: Kinder Teachers Say Childcare Reforms Are Driving Workload to Breaking Point

‘A Lot of Policing’: Kinder Teachers Say Childcare Reforms Are Driving Workload to Breaking Point

Early childhood teachers across Victoria are sounding the alarm over new childcare reforms, warning that the changes are piling administrative burdens onto staff and eroding the joy of teaching.
Free Webinar - The Role Of The Nominated Supervisor

Free Webinar - The Role Of The Nominated Supervisor

Explore the responsibilities, legal obligations, and best practices of the nominated supervisor ECEC with this three-part webinar series presented by Victoria McDowell and Meray Parsons from Gowrie NSW.
December Calendar Of Events 2025

December Calendar Of Events 2025

The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place in December 2025. This should help you to plan and organise upcoming events and celebrations for December 2025.
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