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HEI Schools Collapse: $21M Debt Sparks Sector Alarm

HEI Schools Collapse: $21M Debt Sparks Sector Alarm

A group of companies operating childcare centres under the HEI Schools brand across Victoria and New South Wales has plunged into liquidation, leaving behind $21 million in debts and triggering widespread disruption for families, educators, and communities.
Bravehearts Day for Young Children: Embedding Safety Through Play, Trust, and Emotional Literacy

Bravehearts Day for Young Children: Embedding Safety Through Play, Trust, and Emotional Literacy

Bravehearts Day, held annually on 12 September, is a national child protection awareness initiative focused on preventing child sexual assault and promoting safe relationships. For early childhood educators, this day offers a chance to gently introduce foundational safety concepts through…
New Child Safety Laws Take Effect Today Across Australian Early Childhood Services

New Child Safety Laws Take Effect Today Across Australian Early Childhood Services

Today, 1 September 2025, marks a pivotal shift in Australia’s early childhood education landscape, with strengthened child safety regulations now officially in force under the National Quality Framework (NQF). These reforms—fast-tracked following the national review of child safety arrangements—aim to…
Early Childhood Regulators To Review Staffing Loophole "Under The Roof" Ratio

Early Childhood Regulators To Review Staffing Loophole "Under The Roof" Ratio

Early childhood educators and advocates have welcomed a sweeping $189 million reform package unveiled by federal, state, and territory education ministers, which includes a long-awaited review of staffing ratios and regulatory loopholes. Among the most significant developments is the decision…
National CCTV Trial to Roll Out Across Hundreds of Childcare Centres

National CCTV Trial to Roll Out Across Hundreds of Childcare Centres

In a landmark move to strengthen child safety in early learning environments, the Australian government has announced a national trial of CCTV cameras across up to 300 childcare centres. The initiative, endorsed by federal, state, and territory education ministers, is…
Regulatory Oversight Questioned After Child Injury at NSW Childcare Centre

Regulatory Oversight Questioned After Child Injury at NSW Childcare Centre

A recent parliamentary hearing has revealed troubling details about a Newcastle childcare centre, raising serious concerns about regulatory transparency and child safety in New South Wales. The case has sparked renewed calls for reform in how compliance breaches are reported…
Free Food Handling Certificates: A Quick Guide for Early Childhood Educators

Free Food Handling Certificates: A Quick Guide for Early Childhood Educators

In early childhood settings, food safety isn’t just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a daily responsibility tied to children’s wellbeing. Whether you're preparing snacks, managing mealtimes, or supporting nutrition education, having a valid food handling certificate is essential. This guide consolidates the…
Free Online Course - SAFE Series Protective Behaviours Program

Free Online Course - SAFE Series Protective Behaviours Program

The NSW Office of the Children's Guardian has developed a SAFE Series Protective Behaviors Program, which helps early childhood educators teach protective behaviours to children in their care. After the session, your service will receive 2 sets of SAFE Series…
Daniel’s Law: Queensland Introduces Public Child Sex Offender Registry

Daniel’s Law: Queensland Introduces Public Child Sex Offender Registry

More than two decades after the abduction and murder of 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe, Queensland has introduced landmark legislation aimed at strengthening child protection. Known as Daniel’s Law, the new bill establishes a public child sex offender registry, allowing families and…
Victoria Moves to Immediate Suspend WWCC For 173 Individuals Under Reassessment

Victoria Moves to Immediate Suspend WWCC For 173 Individuals Under Reassessment

Victoria is introducing urgent legislative reforms to strengthen child safety protections by enabling the immediate suspension of Working With Children Checks (WWCCs) for individuals under reassessment for cancellation.
Victoria Fast-Tracks Child Safety Reforms Following Sector Review

Victoria Fast-Tracks Child Safety Reforms Following Sector Review

Victoria is set to overhaul its child safety framework, with new legislation fast-tracked through Parliament to address systemic gaps in the Working With Children Check (WWCC) process.
A Nation Confronts the Crisis in Childcare

A Nation Confronts the Crisis in Childcare

Australia’s $20 billion childcare industry is under intense scrutiny following a harrowing 60 Minutes investigation that aired allegations of neglect, abuse, and systemic failure across multiple centres. The episode, titled “Screaming”, has sparked national outrage and renewed calls for urgent…
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