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In early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings across New South Wales, connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is being embraced not just during NAIDOC Week, but throughout ...

At Montessori Minds early learning service, a striking new mural has transformed a simple wall and the way children, families and educators think about sustainability, creativity, and community.

When we think about what helps children to feel a sense of wellbeing whilst in our care, we know that children benefit from consistent routines, warm, familiar adults who express care and comfort, and ...

In a sector that has weathered intense scrutiny, reform and deep sorrow, a quiet truth remains: the work of early childhood education is still one of the most powerful, purposeful and profoundly human ...

NSW has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s decision to establish an Independent Regulatory Authority for early childhood education and care (ECEC), describing the move as a long-overdue ...

A child has been hospitalised in critical condition after allegedly ingesting an illicit substance while in care at a family day care residence in a New England home, New South Wales. The incident, ...

On Friday, 25 July 2025, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Australia are encouraged to participate in National Pyjama Day, an initiative by The Pyjama Foundation aimed at raisi ...

Reports of young children found alone on busy roads or in car parks, later returned to their early childhood education and care (ECEC) services by members of the public, serve as a sobering reminder: ...

Former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill will co-lead an independent review into early childhood education and care (ECEC) safety in Victoria, following deeply distressing allegations of child ...

Childcare properties have continued to perform strongly in commercial property auctions, with early learning centres accounting for several standout sales in Burgess Rawson’s latest three-day ...

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.