The Fair Work Commission’s 2025 annual wage review has been completed with the expert panel determining a 3.5 per cent increase in all Modern Award Wages, including those used in the early childhood ...

The inaugural ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum will open with a high-impact policy discussion featuring leading experts from across the sector. Set for 17 July in Melbourne, the session will explore ...

Evelyn Scott Preschool in Denman Prospect, ACT, has received the Excellent rating from the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), becoming the tenth service in the ACT to ...

Early learning services in Kalgoorlie-Boulder will benefit from a new local government grant aimed at boosting educator morale and retention through financial support.

As the early childhood education and care sector prepares for another financial year, the team at QuickCare continues to deliver on what is becoming one of the biggest success stories in educator ...

Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam has been appointed Shadow Minister for Education and Early Learning, a portfolio that includes oversight of Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy ...

Recent media coverage has reignited public discussion about seeking consent from babies and preschoolers during routine care moments. While this may seem new to some, for many early childhood ...

Little learners and educators from MercyCare Early Learning Lansdale in WA are reaping the rewards of their green thumbs, after winning a school garden grant from Life Ed, its iconic mascot Healthy ...

As early learning providers embrace TikTok and Instagram, ethical concerns are growing around consent, privacy and the digital rights of children used in public-facing content.

Australia’s early childhood property sector is experiencing a resurgence, with demand driven by strong demographic tailwinds, government policy settings and the essential service nature of education ...

Four trainees have joined Bega Valley Shire Council’s early childhood education team, supporting local services while working towards nationally recognised qualifications.

The percentage of long day care (LDC) services with staff waivers outstanding has fallen for the sixth consecutive quarter according to ACECQA’s latest NQF Snapshot, with all states and territories ...