The early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is facing a challenge one that goes beyond staffing shortages. It’s a crisis not of numbers, but of quality, continuity, and the long-term ...

Children rely on the adults around them to feel safe and secure. When a frightening or distressing event disrupts this sense of safety, it can have a significant impact on a child's wellbeing. Whether ...

A newly released short course on record keeping is now available via Geccko, the Australian Government’s dedicated online learning platform for early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals.

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has released updated guidance for registered training organisations (RTOs) assessing early childhood education and care (ECEC) students in workplace ...

Cosmic Education Group, one of Asia’s largest operators of Montessori schools, is set to make its Australian debut with a premium 150-place childcare centre in Mount Waverley, Victoria.

Thirteen early childhood educators from Papua New Guinea have graduated from a specialised training program in the Northern Territory, providing critical support to regional communities through the ...

Teachers, families and local performers took to the stage on Thursday 13 June for Teachers Got Talent 2025, a celebration of culture, creativity and community spirit in support of the Vinnies CEO ...

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The NSW Government has awarded contracts for new preschools at Boorowa Central School, Moss Vale Public School, Queanbeyan East Public School and Queanbeyan South Public School.

Early childhood educators and other frontline workers have benefited from a 3.5 per cent rise to minimum and award wages that came into effect from 1 July, with the Federal Government highlighting the ...

As anticipation builds for the ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum in Melbourne on 17 July 2025, The Sector has confirmed one of the day’s most anticipated highlights: a fireside chat with Myra Geddes, ...

Before continuing to read this piece, readers should be aware that the content of this article may prove distressing, and should consider their own circumstances before continuing to engage with the ...