Queensland’s child safety reforms have signalled a clear shift from procedural compliance to embedded safeguarding culture across organisations working with children. A Western Sydney early childhood ...

Public consultation is now open on the next stage of national child safety reforms, with stakeholders invited to provide feedback until 5pm AEST on Tuesday 28 April 2026. Public consultation is now ...

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ACECQA has shared data over an extended period of time, showing that documenting children’s learning, in particular demonstrating the cycle of planning, is a challenge for the early childhood ...

A national report examining pay and conditions in early childhood education and care has highlighted persistent workforce challenges, reinforcing concerns about retention, quality and long-term sector ...

New child protection legislation introduced in New South Wales is being heralded as a national benchmark, with strong relevance for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services committed to ...

Play-based learning is a stalwart phrase in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, but what does it mean? How do children communicate with educators and each other through their play, ...

Crucial changes underpinning ECEC in Australia have passed through Parliament on what some anticipate to be the final sitting day.

Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS) honour industry leading staff milestones, including a 34-year commitment to delivering top-tier early childhood education services.

New opportunities are available for qualified early childhood professionals to build meaningful careers through the state’s skilled migration program.

Heat management in early childhood services is usually framed as a health and safety issue, sun protection, hydration, rest, and reducing the risk of heat illness. New research suggests it may also be ...

For many early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals, balancing work and family responsibilities presents both opportunities and challenges. One Brisbane-based educator’s experience ...