As early childhood education and care (ECEC) services navigate a period of unprecedented pressure and change, the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has reinforced its ...

The MacKillop Institute is proud to announce that Smeeta Singh, National Program Director of Power to Kids, has been recognised as one of The Educator’s Most Influential Educators for 2025.

The Australian Government’s legislation for direct collection of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) gap fees has officially passed Parliament, marking a significant shift in administrative and financial ...

With the implementation of Child Safe Standards across early learning services, embedding protective education is more than a compliance requirement, it’s a powerful way to create cultures where ...

Administrators investigating the collapse of Genius Childcare have alleged that financial mismanagement by director Darren Misquitta may have contributed to the organisation’s downfall. The collapse ...

Recently, the Australian Government has taken strong steps toward restricting social media access for children under 16. Whatever your stance on the policy, it invites us all to pause and reflect on ...

Victorian school council-managed outside school hours care (OSHC) services may now be eligible to access additional funding through the Worker Retention Payment Grant, helping to reward and retain ...

Community Child Care Association (CCC) has announced the appointment of Daniela Kavoukas as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a comprehensive recruitment process. Daniela brings extensive ...

The Australian eSafety Commissioner has a dedicated resource to help early childhood educators and families navigate online safety with young children. The Early Years Program provides practical tools ...

Little Scholars School of Early Learning is sparking curiosity and igniting young imaginations with the launch of its inaugural Science Fair on Wednesday 6 August, set to take place at the Ormeau ...

The only conference dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s stories is here. And it’s virtual!

In early learning, every moment matters. The most powerful teaching doesn’t always come from planned activities or structured programs, it happens in the quiet, everyday exchanges where educators are ...