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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.
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 ...
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.
On the 18 May 2025, the Queensland Government announced the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the Child Safety System.  The announcement was made in a joint statement by Premier David ...
Senator Dr Jess Walsh has been appointed Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth, following a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. A former union leader and ...
A long-standing collaboration between Karla Kuliny Aboriginal Corporation and the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) has been honoured at the 2025 Community Services Excellence Awards in Western ...
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals in New South Wales can now access  a free, flexible professional learning program designed to support career progression, strengthen leadership ...
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation has delivered its one millionth book to a remote community, marking a major milestone for its Book Supply program. The initiative now supports more than 495 ...
While many children and young people in Australia experience safety and support, others face daily risks to their wellbeing. From violence and bullying to poverty and systemic disadvantage, too many ...
Australia’s labour market continues to perform strongly, with April data revealing a notable combination of job creation, rising wages, and near-record levels of workforce participation, particularly ...