Fiona Alston

Available now through the Australian Government's Geccko online learning platform, the advanced training represents the next stage of the mandatory

From 1 August 2026, most early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Australia will be formally covered by the Disability Standards for Education 2005, marking an important step in strengthening inclusive education from the earliest years.

The changes are designed to support approved providers, nominated supervisors, educators and authorised officers in understanding and applying the

Some of the most valuable leadership lessons in early childhood education and care (ECEC) are not found in legislation, regulatory guidance or textbooks. They emerge when something goes wrong, and in the decisions leaders make in the hours, days and weeks that follow.

Federal, state and territory education ministers are continuing high-level discussions on a package of reforms aimed at strengthening child safety across Australia's early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, as governments work to rebuild public confidence following a series of serious alleged child abuse cases.

The State Administrative Tribunal has ordered Goodstart Early Learning Ltd, trading as Goodstart Early Learning Atwell, to pay $30,600 in disciplinary

The National Kitchen Garden Awards have returned for a third year, recognising the creativity and impact of kitchen gardens in early childhood services and schools across Australia.

The parents of Daniel Morcombe have called for the creation of a national childcare abuse register, saying the measure would strengthen child safety by making it harder for people accused or convicted of serious offences against children to move between employers or jurisdictions.

The NSW Department of Education has published updated guidance on recruitment record keeping for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, reminding approved providers that comprehensive recruitment documentation plays a critical role in protecting children and demonstrating compliance with regulatory obligations.

The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has published a suite of Disability Rights and Obligations Information Sheets to help early childhood education and care (ECEC) services better understand their legal responsibilities and strengthen inclusive practice for children with disability.