Calls are mounting across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector for a unified, national safeguarding system that enables approved providers to identify individuals who have been subject ...

In early childhood education, we talk often about inclusion. But inclusion is only the beginning. To truly support every child and family, we must go deeper toward cultural responsiveness and cultural ...

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, ...

The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has announced that long-serving Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Death (pronounced Deeth) will resign from her role, stepping down on 6 ...

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 ...

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 ...

From 7 July, you must report prescribed third-party payments and prescribed provider discounts in session reports.

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, ...

Australia’s childcare property sector continues to attract robust investor interest, with new figures showing a 6 per cent increase in turnover in the first half of 2025, underpinned by demographic ...

In early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings across New South Wales, connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is being embraced not just during NAIDOC Week, but throughout ...

In the wake of ongoing investigations and public scrutiny, early childhood employers are being urged to urgently assess their recruitment, supervision, and compliance frameworks to ensure the safety ...

The Education Standards Board (ESB) of South Australia is investigating Little Shining Stars Early Learning Centre in Klemzig following concerns about the inappropriate storage of images documenting ...