The Independent Education Union of Australia (IEU) has endorsed new federal legislation aimed at improving safety in early childhood education and care (ECEC), welcoming the proposed withdrawal of ...

The Victorian Greens have intensified calls for a dedicated, independent watchdog to oversee early childhood safety, following revelations that government warnings from the Commission for Children and ...

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has introduced new legislation designed to improve safety in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services by empowering the Commonwealth to cut off funding ...

New federal legislation to reduce student debt is expected to deliver significant relief for thousands of early childhood professionals, offering a 20 per cent cut to existing HECS balances and ...

Donald Macdonald, one of Play School’s first presenters, has passed away aged 86, leaving behind a legacy of storytelling, kindness and creativity that influenced generations of Australian children.

The concept of child wellbeing is widely used in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, but definitions and interpretations can vary. This can present challenges when designing, ...

Investor confidence in the childcare property sector remains strong, with early learning centres again taking centre stage in Burgess Rawson from CBRE’s latest national portfolio auction, scheduled to ...

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Early childhood education and care (ECEC) has risen on the national agenda and become a major political issue, with public debates focusing on cost, access, quality, and the workforce.

Educators across Australia are urging parents to remain vigilant when selecting early learning services, sharing key signs that may indicate risks to child safety and quality of care, particularly in ...

The Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, addressed the House of Representatives on 23 July, outlining a comprehensive plan to strengthen safety in early childhood education and care.

Doctors For Nutrition (DFN), a health promotion charity founded by Australian medical professionals, has announced a partnership with international nonprofit the Educated Choices Program (ECP) to ...