Clear, timely communication is a cornerstone of high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC), especially when it comes to managing and responding to incidents involving children’s health, ...

The Sector, Australia’s largest early childhood education and care (ECEC) publishing platform, has confirmed it will be hosting its inaugural ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum, the second event in ...

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A new early learning centre is set to open in Broome North this August, offering increased childcare capacity and creating new employment opportunities in the region.

After 20 years in Outside School Hours Care, Karly Sheppard now leads PCYC Queensland’s Fun Squad program, supporting 700 educators and more than 20,000 children through inclusive, play-based and ...

Royal Far West has marked 100 years of service with its biggest ever Ride for Country Kids, raising more than $820,000 to support children living in rural and remote communities. The 2025 ride brought ...

This week, more reports emerged of horrific abuse of children at childcare centres. An ABC investigation reported young children had suffered burns and been verbally abused. In another case, a baby ...

A free professional learning program is helping early childhood educators and community practitioners embed trauma-informed practices in their work with young children. Holding Space, launched by ...

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Victorian Early Years Awards, recognising outstanding individuals, programs and initiatives that support children and families across Victoria.

Early years services across South Australia are now eligible to apply for funding through Round 2 of the Words Grow Minds Local Collaboration Grants program.

The Law Society of NSW has raised concerns about proposed amendments to the state’s workers compensation scheme, warning they could restrict access to essential support for injured workers. While the ...

As National Reconciliation Week 2025 approaches, this timely webinar invites educators and practitioners to reflect on how to centre the voices and lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...