As digital devices become more embedded in daily life, families and early childhood services face increasing challenges in managing screen time for young children. To support healthy development, the ...

Imagine living in a town where three or more families are competing for a single early learning place. This is the reality for many families in regional, rural and remote Australia. Experts call these ...

The Australian Government has published the Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) Child Wellbeing approved program list, outlining the programs that enable eligible families to access additional fee ...

The Australian Government has proposed legislative changes to the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) framework, with the goal of improving clarity, data transparency, and regulatory consistency ...

A new international study has reinforced the value of play-based learning, finding that playful, child-led approaches are among the most effective ways to support holistic development and engagement ...

Communication problems can hold back childhood development, with a range of interventions available to assist with social communication disorders.

The Australian Government is moving ahead with the Building Early Education Fund, a landmark $1 billion investment designed to expand access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in ...

In an Australian first, Deakin University will integrate trauma-informed practice across all its early childhood, primary and secondary initial teacher education (ITE) courses from 2026.

Creating genuine allyship in early childhood education and care (ECEC) means moving beyond symbolic gestures to meaningful action that supports cultural safety, respect and belonging for First Nations ...

A statewide consultation is giving apprentices, trainees and vocational education leaders the chance to influence the future of training and workforce development across NSW.

Communities at Work is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Lesley Jordan as its new  Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive selection process. Ms Jordan commences her role  today, ...

Queensland’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector continues its rapid expansion while generally maintaining high standards of quality, according to regulatory data covering the 2023–2024 ...