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$3.3m investment strengthens family-based care in South Australia
The Malinauskas Government has announced an additional $3.3 million to expand two programs that support family-based care for children and young people, helping to divert them from residential ...
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Affinity Education outlines safety review following criminal charges against ex-staff member
Before continuing to read this piece, readers should be aware that the content of this article may prove distressing, and should consider their own circumstances before continuing to engage. A list of ...
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Second suspicious fire strikes Play to Learn early learning centre in Castle Hill
Play to Learn early-learning centre has been struck by a suspicious fire, just four days after its Turramurra site was deliberately firebombed. Both events are now under active police investigation, ...
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Honouring the quiet magic of early childhood
A small hand reaches for yours. A wide-eyed child asks why the moon follows the car. A teary goodbye becomes a joyful reunion at day’s end. These are not fleeting details. These are the sacred, ...
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Grant opportunity: Supporting services responding to child sexual abuse and harmful sexual behaviours
Before continuing to read this piece, readers should be aware that the content of this article may prove distressing, and should consider their own circumstances before continuing to engage. A list of ...
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Rising star in early childhood named Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student of the year
In a powerful celebration of commitment, culture and educational excellence, Breanna Pilon, Childcare Assistant at Rainbow Cottage Childcare Centre in Dubbo, has been awarded the prestigious ...
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Early childhood sector fast-tracked into Queensland’s reportable conduct scheme
Queensland’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) services will be among the first to come under the state's new Reportable Conduct Scheme, with the Crisafulli Government advancing the sector’s ...
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Minister Jess Walsh signals urgent action on safety and oversight in early learning
In the wake of serious child safety concerns in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education, Senator Jess Walsh, has confirmed that the Albanese ...
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ACA Qld welcomes decisive action on child safety following sector-wide concerns
In response to recent and distressing allegations of child abuse within early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings, the Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland (ACA Qld) has publicly welcomed ...
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New SafeWork NSW Commissioner brings renewed focus on workforce safety and wellbeing
The appointment of Janet Schorer as the inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner marks a significant milestone in the state's efforts to strengthen workplace health and safety, an area of growing ...
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Children’s safety and safeguarding in early childhood settings.
In response to the devastating news from Victoria, Early Childhood Australia has formed a Rapid Response Taskforce.