This Fraud Awareness Week, early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals are reminded of the important role they play in preventing and detecting fraud, protecting families, maintaining ...

As the early childhood sector approaches the close of another dynamic year, many educators are reflecting on the challenges, growth and impact of their work. It’s a time marked not only by planning ...

In a significant and coordinated enforcement effort, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and its partners have targeted more than $50 million in alleged fraudulent claims against Commonwealth programs ...

G8 Education Limited (ASX: GEM) has confirmed via an ASX notification that Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Limited has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in the company, effective 1325.

Cuddles Childcare Centre Byford Pty Ltd, operator of Cuddles Early Learning and Childcare Byford, has been penalised $50,000 after a child left the service unaccompanied due to inadequate supervision.

Families across Western Australia now have access to a new paediatric emergency‑care option at home, as the WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) expands to include children. This initiative, ...

The Queensland Department of Education has introduced the Enrolment Navigator Pilot, aimed at supporting families of children with severe disabilities as they transition to Prep at state schools.

The Queensland Government program, Healthy Kindy Kids, is being rolled out to support children in approved kindergarten programs across the State through free on‑site health and developmental checks.

Child safety has long been a central focus at First Academy Early Education Service in Girraween. The recent legislative changes and extensive media coverage surrounding child safety, particularly ...

A major reform announced by the South Australian Government aims to redesign leadership remuneration across the public education system, offering a clearer, more equitable structure for principals and ...

The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has announced the appointment of Anne Hollonds as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 24 November 2025.

Legal, policy and advocacy professionals with an interest in child rights and protection are invited to contribute to a forthcoming thematic issue of the University of New South Wales Law Journal, ...