From 7 July, changes to the Child Care Subsidy will affect income thresholds and the maximum hourly subsidy. Here is what approved providers and centre managers can do to support clearer conversations ...

If you’ve worked in early childhood education, you know what it’s like to move a million miles an hour. The days are full; nappy changes, transitions, mealtimes, incident reports, spontaneous play, ...

Leaders from across Australia’s early childhood ecosystem will convene in Brisbane this June for the National Early Years Policy Summit, a two-day event focused on shaping the future of services and ...

ACECQA’s newly released child enrolment template offers early childhood services a fresh opportunity to meet compliance requirements while also deepening their approach to inclusion, family ...

Two remarkable early childhood leaders, one shaping national policy and the other leading practice in the community, have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for their lasting ...

The Fraser Foundation has launched its 2025 scholarship round and a new professional development series for early childhood educators across Australia. A charity luncheon this September will support ...

A 15-year-old early learning centre in Melbourne’s northwest has sold for $9.2 million, as investor interest in quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) assets remains strong. Backed by a ...

Batemans Bay Preschool recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, reflecting on five decades of dedication to early childhood education and its profound impact on the local community.

A landmark meta-analysis has confirmed that combining language and code-focused approaches in early literacy programs improves outcomes for children at risk of reading difficulties with important ...

Educator-to-child ratios must be maintained at all times, even during short absences like toilet breaks or collecting materials. This article unpacks what the National Law and Regulations say about ...

Ros Cornish AM has been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for her decades of leadership in early childhood education. The long-serving Lady Gowrie Tasmania CEO is known for championing ...

A landmark study involving more than 292,000 children has confirmed a two-way link between screen time and socioemotional challenges in children. Those who spend more time on screens are more likely ...