The recent appointment of Alexander White as Queensland’s Privacy Commissioner marks a pivotal step in strengthening data protection across the state with clear implications for the early childhood ...

A free, evidence-based mathematics program is helping early childhood educators build children's numeracy confidence and support school readiness through everyday learning experiences.

From trainee to strategic lead, Paula Date’s 20-year journey at G8 Education exemplifies the potential for growth and long-term impact in early childhood education and care.

AI-first childcare management platform Illumine has secured $2.5 million (AUD 3.75 million) in seed funding to support its global expansion, with a strong focus on the United States. The funding round ...

As digital documentation becomes embedded in early childhood education, many educators are feeling the pressure to be “always on.” This article explores the impact of internal platforms like Storypark ...

Early childhood educators, teachers and service leaders will receive increased pay from 1 July 2025, following the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) publication of the 2025 wage determinations.

Children attending kindergarten in Townsville will be the first in Queensland to benefit from free, on-site health checks, as part of a $37.5 million pilot program announced ahead of the 2025–26 State ...

A new online professional learning course is now available to early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals in New South Wales, aimed at strengthening inclusive practice and improving ...

Families across Queensland are grappling with uncertainty following the sudden closure of four AEIOU Foundation early intervention centres for children with autism. The affected sites include Nathan, ...

QBD Books, Australia’s largest locally owned and operated book retailer, has been announced as the official books partner for the 2025 MS Readathon, an annual initiative that supports families ...

The Albanese Government’s newly announced suite of child safety measures mandating 24-hour reporting of abuse, banning vapes in services, and introducing tighter technology use has been broadly ...

The latest results from the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) offer an important snapshot of how young children are faring as they enter their first year of full-time school providing ...