A new national study suggests that one in 28 Australian children may be living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, with major implications for early learning services, educator practice and support ...

South Australia is enacting significant reforms in child protection and family support, aimed at improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. These changes are particularly relevant ...

Mayfield Childcare has delayed its 2025 AGM following a Takeovers Panel application alleging a group of shareholders gained control without proper disclosure. The company is seeking interim and final ...

Ellenbrook’s first Suburban University Study Hub has opened in Western Australia, aiming to improve access to higher education and support the pipeline of future educators in outer suburban areas.

Educators, centre managers, marketers and leaders have responded in force to a recent reflection on the ethics of sharing children’s images. Their stories highlight growing concern about digital ...

Educare Training Institute, operating as Educare College, a registered training organisation based in Queensland, has entered voluntary administration as of May 2025.

Executive function refers to a set of cognitive processes that support attention, memory and self-regulation. This article outlines how physical activity in early learning settings may contribute to ...

The South Australian Government has expanded its School Loans Scheme to include infrastructure projects for standalone preschools, including those not located on school sites. The change forms part of ...

A new collaborative care pathway launched in Brisbane could play a key role in improving early intervention and continuity of care for children with ADHD, with potential flow-on benefits for early ...

With mounting pressure to attract and retain early childhood teachers (ECTs), new sector insights are revealing where the workforce pipeline is faltering—and what can be done to strengthen it.

Kids on Gallaghers Child Care Centre has been recognised by the Victorian Government’s Achievement Program for its whole-service approach to health and wellbeing. Since joining the Achievement Program ...

The Fair Work Commission’s 2025 annual wage review has been completed with the expert panel determining a 3.5 per cent increase in all Modern Award Wages, including those used in the early childhood ...