In early childhood education, we talk often about inclusion. But inclusion is only the beginning. To truly support every child and family, we must go deeper toward cultural responsiveness and cultural ...

From 7 July, you must report prescribed third-party payments and prescribed provider discounts in session reports.

The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has announced that long-serving Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Death (pronounced Deeth) will resign from her role, stepping down on 6 ...

Calls are mounting across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector for a unified, national safeguarding system that enables approved providers to identify individuals who have been subject ...

The Malinauskas Government has announced an additional $3.3 million to expand two programs that support family-based care for children and young people, helping to divert them from residential ...

Play to Learn early-learning centre has been struck by a suspicious fire, just four days after its Turramurra site was deliberately firebombed. Both events are now under active police investigation, ...

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. A list of ...

A small hand reaches for yours. A wide-eyed child asks why the moon follows the car. A teary goodbye becomes a joyful reunion at day’s end. These are not fleeting details. These are the sacred, ...

Australia’s childcare property sector continues to attract robust investor interest, with new figures showing a 6 per cent increase in turnover in the first half of 2025, underpinned by demographic ...

In the wake of serious child safety concerns in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education, Senator Jess Walsh, has confirmed that the Albanese ...

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 ...