The release of the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021–2030: Third Annual Reportreinforces the Australian Government’s commitment to building a safer future for ...

Across the early childhood profession, our language is constantly evolving. We reflect deeply on the words we use; how they shape identity, how they frame relationships, and how they influence the way ...

Three early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in South Australia have been issued Emergency Action Notices by the Education Standards Board (ESB) following findings of non-compliance ...

Each year, the Affinity Education Awards provide a powerful platform to recognise the educators driving quality and care across. The 2025 ceremony, held in December, celebrated outstanding educators, ...

With over 40 years of experience in early childhood education, I have witnessed firsthand the joys and challenges faced by families and educators across Australia. My journey has taken me through ...

Looking back at the changes in how we deliver early learning since the 1990's,  I'm back tracking what sent us down the proverbial toilet. Trying to think objectively about it , it's evident to me ...

Queensland’s Kindergarten Funding program continues to evolve as a key mechanism to expand access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC). From 1 January 2026, updated funding category ...

Parenting is the ultimate learn-on-the-job gig. That’s why Raising Children Network has launched a  series of videos to give Australian parents and carers quick and entertaining ways to get trusted ...

Embark Early Education (ASX: EVO) has unveiled bold expansion plans, announcing a $12 million capital raise alongside a proposed off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited (ASX: MFD). The ...

As Australia enters 2026, one of the most significant competition law changes in decades will come into effect, and early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers should be aware of what it means ...

In one of the most serious child safety enforcement actions this year, the approved provider for Day One Early Learning, Morayfield, has been fined $13,500 following a distressing incident where a ...

Data from Torrens University Australia’s Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU) shows that almost one in four Australian children start school developmentally vulnerable, with little ...