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Research Warns That The Very Hungry Caterpillar Could Be Harmful For Children

Research Warns That Classic And Popular Children's Stories Could Be Harmful For Children

An Australian researcher Dr Helen Adam, has warned that classic and popular children's stories could be harmful to children as they fail to portray diverse characters.
Stolen Generation Resource Kit For Educators

Stolen Generation Resource Kit For Educators

The Healing Foundation’s Stolen Generations Resource Kit for Educators and Children has been created to educate young people about the Stolen Generations. It makes it easy for the community to start the conversation and inform discussions using facts, real examples…
Australian Reptile Park Inclusive Kids 2 Keeper

Australian Reptile Park Develops Inclusive Kids 2 Keeper For Children With Additional Needs

The Australian Reptile Park has developed a new experience, Inclusive Kids 2 Keeper is a brand-new zookeeper experience, modified to be inclusive and accessible for children ages 7-18 who are living with a disability. This experience will give children with…
National Workforce Strategy Shaping Our Future

Shaping Our Future 10 Year Workforce Strategy For The Early Childhood Sector

The National Children’s Education and Care Workforce Strategy (2022-2031) has been developed to support the recruitment, retention, sustainability and quality of the sector workforce.
School Removes Toilet Doors To Create Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

Adelaide School Removes Toilet Doors To Create Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

Golden Grove High School in Adelaide has removed the outer doors from the bathrooms to create gender-neutral bathrooms and hopes to provide "greater safety" for students when using stalls. This has received tons of criticism from parents.
Global Report Card Ranks Australia In Bottom Third Of Countries For Environmental Impact On Children

Global Report Card Ranks Australia In Bottom Third Of Countries For Environmental Impact On Children

On 24 May 2022, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the Quad Leaders’ Summit where he received a report from UNICEF that showed that Australia ranks 30 out of 39 economically advanced countries on the impact of environmental conditions on children's…
Changes To The National Construction Code For Early Childhood Services To Be Implemented By September 2022

Changes To The National Construction Code For Early Childhood Services To Be Implemented By September 2022

On 9th May 2022, The Australian Building Codes Board published the preview of the National Construction Code 2022 for early childhood services. Most of the emphasis is on extra security measures of the risks associated with evacuating children from multi-storey…
5 Year Old Locked On Bus For More Than 2 Hours - Childcare Centre Fined $26,000

5 Year Old Locked On Bus For More Than 2 Hours - Childcare Centre Fined $26,000

On 30 September 2021, 28 children attended a Perth museum on three 12 seater buses. An initial head was done when children arrived back at the service with only 27 children being accounted for. The educator assumed the child went…
Critical Reflection For Early Childhood Educators

Free Webinar On Critical Reflection For Early Childhood Educators

This free webinar organised by EduTribe is on Critical Reflection For Early Childhood Educators. Topics covered include the difference between critical reflection and reflective practice, documenting critical reflection, how often should you be reflecting and more.
Upgrade Your Diploma Qualification To Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching In Two Years

Upgrade Your Diploma Qualification To Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching In Two Years

For Victoria Educators, if you hold a diploma in early childhood education, you can complete this specialised Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching in just two years, graduating ready to work as an early childhood teacher. The course complements our three-year…
Do Signing Children In And Out Of Childcare Services Need To Be Reassessed?

Does Signing Children In And Out Of Childcare Services Need To Be Reassessed?

After some distressing and regrettable incidents in early childhood services in Queensland, many parents think that the sign-in and sign-out process in childcare services should be reassessed, more tough and strong so further incidents can be avoided.
International Play Specialist Marc Armitage on Tour In Western Australia

International Play Specialist Marc Armitage on Tour In Western Australia

International play specialist Marc Armitage from the UK touring WA for Educators to attend a Professional Development session on Risky Dodgy Play, The Benefits of Playing Outside and Experimenting With Elements of Danger.
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