After 20 years in Outside School Hours Care, Karly Sheppard now leads PCYC Queensland’s Fun Squad program, supporting 700 educators and more than 20,000 children through inclusive, play-based and ...

A new early learning centre is set to open in Broome North this August, offering increased childcare capacity and creating new employment opportunities in the region.

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Royal Far West has marked 100 years of service with its biggest ever Ride for Country Kids, raising more than $820,000 to support children living in rural and remote communities. The 2025 ride brought ...

A free professional learning program is helping early childhood educators and community practitioners embed trauma-informed practices in their work with young children. Holding Space, launched by ...

This week, more reports emerged of horrific abuse of children at childcare centres. An ABC investigation reported young children had suffered burns and been verbally abused. In another case, a baby ...

Early years services across South Australia are now eligible to apply for funding through Round 2 of the Words Grow Minds Local Collaboration Grants program.

On the 18 May 2025, the Queensland Government announced the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the Child Safety System.  The announcement was made in a joint statement by Premier David ...

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Victorian Early Years Awards, recognising outstanding individuals, programs and initiatives that support children and families across Victoria.

The Law Society of NSW has raised concerns about proposed amendments to the state’s workers compensation scheme, warning they could restrict access to essential support for injured workers. While the ...

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals in New South Wales can now access a free, flexible professional learning program designed to support career progression, strengthen leadership ...

ASX listed early childhood education and care provider Embark Early Education has confirmed the acquisition of two additional early learning centres in Queensland and the declaration of payment of an ...