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Daycare Worker Throw Toddler Into The Air and Failed To Catch Him

Daycare Worker Throw Toddler Into The Air and Failed To Catch Him

Daycare worker charged after throwing toddler into air and failing to catch him, leaving child injured in shocking incident.
Suppression Orders in Place for NSW Educator

Suppression Orders in Place for NSW Educator

Suppression orders safeguard children’s identities in NSW cases, protecting privacy during serious educator offence charges.
July Calendar Of Events 2026

July Calendar Of Events 2026

July offers a lively mix of cultural celebrations, awareness days, and playful occasions that enrich early childhood programming. From the giggles of International Joke Day to the imaginative adventures of Alice in Wonderland Day, each event provides opportunities to spark…
Children’s Services Award to Receive 5% Gender Equity Increase + 4.75% Award Rise From July 2026

Children’s Services Award to Receive 5% Gender Equity Increase + 4.75% Award Rise From July 2026

From July 2026, educators under the Children's Services Award, will see both a 5% gender equity increase and a 4.75% annual award rise, with further staged increases to follow. The WRG is temporary and will be phased out, ensuring all…
Early Childhood Educator “Pay Rise” — What’s Really Happening

Early Childhood Educator “Pay Rise” — What’s Really Happening

The Federal Government has announced an extension of the Worker Retention Payment program until June 2028, securing funding for a 15% above‑award wage increase for educators at participating services.However, it is important to clarify this is not a universal pay…
Despite Repeated Incidents Educator‑to‑Child Ratios Remain Dangerously Inadequate

Despite Repeated Incidents Educator‑to‑Child Ratios Remain Dangerously Inadequate

A childcare centre was fined after a one‑year‑old went missing during a bush excursion, exposing serious supervision failures. The child was found unharmed, but the centre faced regulatory penalties and reputational damage, underscoring that educator‑to‑child ratios remain dangerously inadequate and…
Childcare Price Hike Hits Aussie Families Hard — More Increases Likely Ahead

Childcare Price Hike Hits Aussie Families Hard — More Increases Likely Ahead

Fresh fee hikes in 2026 have pushed childcare costs to record highs, with Sydney’s inner suburbs now topping the list as the most expensive places in the country. Daily fees in some centres have surged to $220 before subsidies, leaving…
Early Learning Centre Sacrificed for Green Space

Early Learning Centre Sacrificed for Green Space

North Sydney Council will demolish Kelly’s Place Community Childcare Centre at the end of 2026 to expand Hume Street Park, leaving at least 40 children without care and 160 families on the waitlist scrambling for alternatives. Parents and educators argue…
International Day of Play

International Day of Play

On 11 June 2026, it is International Day of Play. This day is not just symbolic; it's a reminder that play is a fundamental right and the most natural way children learn, grow, and connect. Services can use the day…
Fair Work Announces 4.75% Increase In Children's Services Award and Educational Services Teachers Award

Fair Work Announces 4.75% Increase In Children's Services Award and Educational Services Teachers Award

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% wage increase. This applies to all minimum and award wages, including the Children’s Services Award and the Educational Services Teachers Award. For children’s services, this rise was already anticipated as part of…
ASQA’s Stand Against Fake Training: Gills College Qualifications Cancelled

ASQA’s Stand Against Fake Training: Gills College Qualifications Cancelled

The Australian Skills Quality Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the integrity of vocational education and training. Following a recent Tribunal decision, the cancellation of qualifications issued by Gills College was upheld. This ruling highlights the regulator’s determination to…
Free Webinar: Using Culturally Appropriate Teaching and Learning Resources in Aboriginal Education

Free Webinar: Using Culturally Appropriate Teaching and Learning Resources in Aboriginal Education

This three-part foundational webinar series, from TAFE NSW, presented by Josh Brown, a proud Worimi man and co-founder of Deadly Ed, empowers early childhood educators and teachers to confidently and respectfully embed culturally authentic Aboriginal perspectives into their everyday teaching.…
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