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Worker Retains Clearance to Work with Children Despite Being Blacklisted

Worker Retains Clearance to Work with Children Despite Being Blacklisted

A concerning case has emerged in Victoria where a worker, despite being blacklisted, continues to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). The situation has prompted swift action from the Victorian government, which is now seeking to revoke the…
Close The "Under The Roof" Loophole Petition Update: Behind-the-Scenes Advocacy Gains Momentum

Close The "Under The Roof" Loophole Petition Update: Behind-the-Scenes Advocacy Gains Momentum

Dear Supporters, Thank you for continuing to stand with us in the call to close the “Under the Roof” loophole in early childhood staffing ratios. Your voices have helped bring national attention to a regulatory gap that affects child safety,…
Major Shake-Up in Childcare Sector: Tougher Fines, Transparency Rules After Breach Exposé

Major Shake-Up in Childcare Sector: Tougher Fines, Transparency Rules After Breach Exposé

A landmark investigation aired by 7NEWS has triggered sweeping reforms across the childcare sector, with the NSW Premier announcing tougher penalties and new transparency requirements in response to widespread breaches of safety and compliance standards.
Free Webinar - Building A Positive Workplace Culture

Free Webinar - Building A Positive Workplace Culture

The ECEC Professional Learning Program will be conducting a free online webinar on "Building A Positive Workplace Culture," presented by Karthiga Viknarasah, on Thursday, 11 September 2025.
The Princess of Wales Champions Early Childhood Development with New Film Series

The Princess of Wales Champions Early Childhood Development with New Film Series

In a landmark initiative to elevate public understanding of early childhood development, The Princess of Wales and the Centre for Early Childhood have unveiled a compelling new film series that delves into the science of social and emotional growth in…
Why 2 Million Parents Can’t Work: The OSHC Access Gap

Why 2 Million Parents Can’t Work: The OSHC Access Gap

Australia is facing a significant shortage in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), leaving many families—particularly working mothers—struggling to balance employment and childcare responsibilities.
A Blink That Saved a Life: How One Educator Detected Retinoblastoma in a Toddler

A Blink That Saved a Life: How One Educator Detected Retinoblastoma in a Toddler

In a powerful reminder of the life-saving potential of educator vigilance, a Queensland early childhood teacher recently spotted a subtle anomaly in a child’s eye—leading to the diagnosis of a rare and aggressive cancer, retinoblastoma. Her instinct and attention to…
Sparking STEM Curiosity: Little Scientists Partners with Play School’s Science Time

Sparking STEM Curiosity: Little Scientists Partners with Play School’s Science Time

Australia’s most iconic children’s program, Play School, has teamed up with Little Scientists to bring early childhood educators a vibrant suite of STEM experiments designed for children aged 2–8 years. This exciting collaboration aligns with Series 3 and 4 of…
Free eLearning Module - National Quality Standards

Free eLearning Module - National Quality Standards

ACECQA has developed a set of free eLearning modules for educators in the early education and care sector. The National Quality Standard eLearning module provides information about the purpose and structure of the NQS, which includes seven quality areas that…
South Australia Introduces Mobile Phone Ban In All Early Childhood Services

South Australia Introduces Mobile Phone Ban In All Early Childhood Services

South Australia has become the first Australian state to implement a formal ban on mobile phones within early childhood services. The new regulation is designed to address concerns related to child safety, privacy, and professional conduct in early learning environments.
A New Era for Child Safety: Specialist Unit Mobilized to Support National WWCC Reform

A New Era for Child Safety: Specialist Unit Mobilized to Support National WWCC Reform

In a significant move toward strengthening child protection across Australia, the federal government has mobilized a specialist unit to assist in the rollout of a nationwide Working with Children Check (WWCC) system. This marks a pivotal step in unifying fragmented…
Educator Dismissed Following Alleged Incident at Cairns Childcare Centre

Educator Dismissed Following Alleged Incident at Cairns Childcare Centre

A childcare educator has been dismissed from a service in White Rock following an alleged incident involving a four-year-old boy, who was allegedly struck with a mop and sustained minor injuries. While Queensland Police concluded its investigation without laying criminal…
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