Educators should never use a personal electronic device to photograph children, or record audio or visual images of children for any purpose, including to document children’s learning. The following article provides information on The National Model Code which addresses the use of service-issued electronic devices and personal electronic devices while providing children’s education and care, including taking images or videos of children. 

Sun safety is crucial in early childhood services to protect young children from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The following article provides Strategies And Guidelines To Ensure Sun Safety, The Importance Of UV Levels When Playing Outside In Childcare, What Are The Recommended UV Levels For Playing Outside, Where To Monitor UV Levels and more. 

More than 6400 former students' qualifications and/or statements of attainment have been revoked by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) of Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Luvium Pty Ltd. Luvium Pty Ltd, provided a variety of qualifications across several fields, including Early Childhood Education and Care and First Aid.

Education Ministers have agreed to extend workforce transitional arrangements in the National Regulations. This decision aims to assist the sector to address workforce challenges by continuing to provide flexibility for services and providers.

From the 1st of January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages by employers will be criminalized as part of reforms to workplace rules. 

In collaboration with all governments, ACECQA has developed a National Model Code of child safe practices that outlines the suggested practices for using electronic devices to take, share, and store pictures and videos of children in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.

From July 2024, Early Childhood Education Services will receive 5 days notice for Assessment and Rating.

Beginning on December 8, 2024, NSW early childhood education and care services that feed children must adhere to new food safety regulations.

According to respondents to a 7.30 inquiry, a technique at early childhood services known as "under the roof"—which determines the ratio of Educators to children—is being misused.

The National Law and the National Regulations illustrate the legal responsibilities of the approved provider, nominated super and Educators. The following article provides a reference point for Chapter 4 - Operational Requirements including a summary of each Regulation. This chapter outlines the specific requirements and expectations for the operation and management of an education and care service. This is crucial in ensuring that all education and care services and Educators provide a safe, healthy, and high-quality environment for children to learn and grow.