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Verifying WWCC Numbers: A Critical Step in Child-Safe Practice

Verifying WWCC Numbers: A Critical Step in Child-Safe Practice

In child-related work, safety begins with trust and trust must be backed by verification. The NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian has issued a clear reminder: a Working With Children Check (WWCC) number alone is not enough. It could be…
New National Educator Register

New National Educator Register

In a landmark move to enhance oversight and accountability across Australia’s early childhood education and care sector, Education Ministers have commissioned ACECQA to develop a New National Educator Register. This foundational digital system will provide regulators with clearer visibility of…
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…
World Mental Health Day For Educators

World Mental Health Day For Educators

World Mental Health Day is a vital moment for educators—not just to support children’s wellbeing, but to reflect on their own emotional health, professional identity, and the culture of care within their settings. The following article provides workplace ideas to…
World Mental Health Day Activity Ideas For Young Children

World Mental Health Day Activity Ideas For Young Children

World Mental Health Day, on October 10th, provides an opportunity to nurture emotional wellbeing, resilience, and empathy in early childhood settings. For children, mental health isn’t about diagnoses, it’s about feeling safe, seen, and supported. The following article provides information…
CEO of Major Childcare Provider Apologises for Safety Breaches at NSW Inquiry

CEO of Major Childcare Provider Apologises for Safety Breaches at NSW Inquiry

In a moment of reckoning for one of the nation’s largest early childhood education providers, Tim Hickey, CEO of Affinity Education Group, has publicly apologised for a series of safety breaches across the organisation’s centres. His statement was delivered during…
Building Stronger Futures: The Rise of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in NSW

Building Stronger Futures: The Rise of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in NSW

In a landmark move toward equity and empowerment, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) services are expanding across New South Wales, offering families more choice, more places, and more opportunities for culturally grounded early childhood education.
Empowering Innovation in Early Childhood Education: NSW’s Flexible Initiatives Trial Workshops

Empowering Innovation in Early Childhood Education: NSW’s Flexible Initiatives Trial Workshops

As part of its commitment to expanding access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC), the NSW Department of Education is offering targeted support to providers through the Flexible Initiatives Trial (FIT)—a $20 million program designed to help services…
Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives in Early Childhood Education: A Transformative Workshop with Jessica Staines

Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives in Early Childhood Education: A Transformative Workshop with Jessica Staines

In a powerful step toward inclusive and culturally responsive education, early childhood educators across New South Wales are invited to a fee-free face-to-face workshop* with Jessica Staines, founder of Koori Curriculum, on Saturday, 1 November, at TAFE NSW Kingswood.
A New Era in Childcare Safety: Brisbane Centre Leads with AI-Powered Security

A New Era in Childcare Safety: Brisbane Centre Leads with AI-Powered Security

In a bold move toward future-proofing early learning environments, a Brisbane early learning centre has become one of the first in Queensland to introduce AI-powered security systems, marking a significant leap in how childcare services protect children, staff, and families.
Kindergarten Chaos: Educators Strike Across Victoria

Kindergarten Chaos: Educators Strike Across Victoria

Early childhood education services across Victoria have been significantly disrupted as educators stage a widespread strike on Tuesday, 16th September. The industrial action follows a prolonged 15-month negotiation period during which the Victorian state government has failed to present a…
Victorian Educator Denies Abuse Allegations, Appeals Industry Ban

Victorian Educator Denies Abuse Allegations, Appeals Industry Ban

A male childcare worker in Victoria, identified only as "Peter" for legal reasons, has publicly denied allegations of sexually abusing toddlers and is appealing a ban imposed by the Victorian Education Department. The case has sparked widespread concern over regulatory…
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