Early childhood
Access to final round of childcare worker funding aims to attract more educators
The funds are used for training, relocation costs and travel allowances, as well as establishing traineeships and partnerships with local TAFEs.
Recommended reading to stop the summer holiday slide
Summer reading is a wonderful opportunity to focus on reading for enjoyment,…
Holiday playdates are great for kids – but ditch the stress and don’t compare milestones
School holiday playdates can provide a brilliant opportunity for social interactions for…
New research centre champions children’s communication rights
The new Children’s Voices Centre (CVC) was announced in late November.
Education union welcomes subsidised childcare reforms
The union representing over 17,000 principals, teachers and support staff across Queensland…
Promise of subsidised childcare guarantee with activity test changes
The plan is projected to cost $427 million over five years and…
New family-friendly games range makes sharing Aboriginal perspectives fun – and educational
The collection brings Aboriginal perspectives into homes and classrooms across the country.
Unpaid super and wage delays see educators resign from childcare centre
Pay delays and withheld superannuation motivated at least 15 educators to resign…
Why parents need to be like Big Ted and ‘talk aloud’ while they use screens with their kids
Screen use and internet safety are two of the top concerns Australian…
Collaborative study reveals power of peer mentoring for early childhood educators
Peer mentoring enables early childhood educators to share skills and knowledge from…
Kindergarten plans on collision course with teacher shortage
The current state of the early childhood education and care sector is…
Parents don’t need to feel guilty about day care – children can thrive
The paper suggests that ECEC is an opportunity to provide equal access…
Beach kinder dips young toes in the water of STEM education
Beach kindergartens are similar to bush education programs but are hosted in…
Early childhood leader recognised for more than 45 years of service
Being awarded the prestigious Early Childhood Australia Barbara Creaser Memorial Award recognises more…
Keeping our youngest kids digital safe with new evidence-based resource
The comprehensive website is the result of a landmark four-year Young Children…
Uni joins forces with childcare centre brand to make quality early childhood education more accessible for families
The partnership builds on MindChamps’ research-backed approach.
Early Start Discovery Space welcomes one-millionth visitor
The landmark achievement highlights the Early Start Discovery Space’s role in inspiring young minds.
Early childhood pay disparity and boarding costs on agenda for isolated families
The ICPA's delegation is meeting with MPs across all major parties in…
The hidden benefits of challenging play
Parents are the guiding force for their child’s development, including self-regulation,
