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Victoria Revokes Working with Children Checks for 40 Educators

Victoria Revokes Working with Children Checks for 40 Educators

Approximately 40 Victorian educators have had their Working with Children Checks revoked despite previously being banned from early childhood settings.
National Review of Ratio Practices Under the NQF

National Review of Ratio Practices Under the NQF

Education Ministers have made safeguarding practices a national priority. As part of this, they’ve asked ACECQA to conduct a rapid assessment of how educator-to-child ratios are being applied in practice under the National Quality Framework.
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…
Celebrate International Music Day On 01st October

Celebrate International Music Day On 01st October

International Music Day is on the 01st October. This day offers a powerful reminder that music is more than melody—it’s a language of connection, culture, and emotional expression. In early childhood settings, music becomes a bridge between generations, a tool…
October Calendar Of Events 2025

October Calendar Of Events 2025

The following list of cultural and special events that are taking place in October 2025. This should help you to plan and organize for upcoming events and celebrations for October 2025.
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…
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