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Working with Children Week (23–29 June) recognises the individuals and organisations who play a critical role in safeguarding children across education, sport, the arts and community services.

Arena REIT has reported an $18 million uplift in the value of its early learning centre (ELC) portfolio, underlining continued investor confidence and strong national demand for early learning ...

The Queensland Government has restored funding to the state’s Early Childhood Regulatory Authority, reversing the previous government’s decision to cease funding from 30 June 2025.

With new AEDC data showing rising emotional vulnerability in young children, the ECEC sector has a unique opportunity to build resilience early. From secure relationships to outdoor play and educator ...

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has delivered a critical report on the Department of Education’s management of the $13.6 b Child Care Subsidy (CCS), prompting the department to commit to ...

Australia’s strong full-time job growth is being celebrated, particularly for women. But with ongoing staffing challenges in early childhood education and care, questions remain about whether the ...

One in five Australian children are beginning school without the foundational skills they need to thrive, according to the latest Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) results. The findings carry ...

South Australia's early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is poised to benefit from a significant increase in apprenticeships and traineeships across government-prioritised fields, according ...

Thursday 19 June marked Centre Leaders Day, a Guardian initiative now in its third year. The event recognises the vital contribution of Centre Leadership Teams including Centre Managers, Assistant ...

A free, evidence-based mathematics program is helping early childhood educators build children’s numeracy confidence and support school readiness through everyday learning experiences. Let’s Count, ...

AI-first childcare management platform Illumine has secured $2.5 million (AUD 3.75 million) in seed funding to support its global expansion, with a strong focus on the United States. The funding round ...