Nominations for the 2026 Victorian Early Years Awards (VEYA) open Monday 4 May, recognising the professionals, programs and organisations making a meaningful difference for children and families ...

The NSW Early Learning Commission and the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) have joined forces in a nation-leading compliance operation focused on child safety across the early ...

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has issued four tips to help approved providers and other service leaders to ensure that all staff understand their roles and ...

ECEC leaders will explore workforce wellbeing, retention, child safety and reform at The Sector Connect+ 2026 Workforce and Wellbeing Forum in Melbourne.

Many children in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings live in families supported by frontline workers, including police, paramedics, firefighters and emergency call operators. For ...

The NSW Department of Education has strengthened transparency in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector by maintaining a Register of Published Enforcement Actions.

ASX listed Mayfield Childcare has confirmed that Chief Executive Officer Ashok Naveinthiran, has notified the Board of his intention to resign.

A new Australian study has found children who demonstrate stronger pretend play skills at ages two and three are less likely ...

Queensland Dinosaur Week is set to roar across the state from 4 to 10 May 2026, giving early learning services a timely opportunity to turn one of childhood’s most enduring fascinations into rich ...

Ownership structure alone does not define quality in early childhood education. Leadership, workforce stability, culture and governance are the real drivers of strong outcomes for children.

Only About Children (OAC) welcomed children, families, educators, local community members and dignitaries to its Maroubra ...