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Tasmania opens EOI process for early learning services on school sites
The Tasmanian Government is inviting early learning providers to express interest in establishing new services on surplus land next to public schools, aiming to improve access to care and education for families across the state.
2025-05-12 13:37:56
by Isabella Southwell
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Embedding child safety from day one: Northern Beaches Council FDC shares onboarding insights
Northern Beaches Council Family Day Care is embedding child safety into every stage of its onboarding process, combining face-to-face training, reflective practice and clear communication to support educators in home-based settings.
2025-05-12 12:42:54
by Isabella Southwell
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Act for Children alliance calls for Cabinet Minister to represent Australian children
A national alliance of 47 organisations is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to appoint a Cabinet Minister for Children, arguing that a dedicated voice in government is needed to ensure children's rights and wellbeing are prioritised across all portfolios.
2025-05-09 11:10:20
by Isabella Southwell
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Nominations open for 2025 Queensland Children’s Week Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Queensland Children’s Week Awards, celebrating individuals, groups and organisations making outstanding contributions to children’s rights, inclusion and wellbeing across the state.
2025-05-09 10:47:27
by Isabella Southwell
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Sector leaders to gather at National Early Years Policy Summit in Brisbane
Leaders from across early childhood education and care (ECEC), government, community and philanthropy will gather in Brisbane this June for the inaugural National Early Years Policy Summit. Held alongside the Out of the Box festival, the event will explore priorities for system reform, universal access and inclusion.
2025-05-09 10:01:38
by Isabella Southwell
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AERO releases new resources on play and how children learn
2025-05-08 12:56:52
by Fiona Alston
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Provocations for pedagogical documentation: finding the desire paths
2025-05-09 10:45:33
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New AERO paper shows intentional play-based learning boosts outcomes for children
2025-05-01 11:00:29
by Fiona Alston
