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15/08/2025

Changes to the National Regulations come into effect on 1 September to better support the safety of children attending ECEC services.

15/08/2025

15/08/2025

Physical environments should be designed to support effective supervision.

Effective supervision and ensuring your learning areas provide clear lines of sight are key to keeping children safe from harm and abuse in ECEC settings.

Children should not be left alone, and educators must have full visibility of all children at all times, ensuring they can both see and hear each child clearly.

04/07/2024

There are new child safe practices for using electronic devices when taking images or videos of children in early childhood education and care services.

A National Model Code has been released by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), in partnership with all governments.

To learn more visit the ACECQA website: www.acecqa.gov.au/national-model-code-images-ecec

04/07/2024

Learn about quality in early childhood education and care at StartingBlocks.gov.au, including the National Quality Standard, assessment and rating process, and the national approved learning frameworks: https://bit.ly/3WRzw7M

04/06/2024

Nominations are open for the 2024 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards

13/11/2023

It's World Kindness Day.

You never really know what someone is going through. So be kind, check in, ask R U OK? and let them know you’re there for them.

Today, tomorrow and ANY day it’s needed.

Image courtesy of Art of Brilliance

14/10/2023

Learn more about the refreshed Approved Learning Framework changes by viewing this short video with your service team at an upcoming staff meeting: https://bit.ly/3RKim9L

31/08/2023

28/08/2023

It's important to choose and appropriate time and place when asking R U OK?

This can help someone to open up, knowing you are genuine, ready to listen and support them with what they are going through.

Here are some tips to help you pick your moment to start a meaningful conversation.

For more tips, visit https://bit.ly/3RYBSwb

28/08/2023

Ask R U OK? and make space to listen without judgement.

By doing this, we can all help the people in our world feel supported and connected, long before they're in crisis.

Find conversation tips at https://bit.ly/2ZcG05n