Leaders from across Australia’s early childhood ecosystem will convene in Brisbane this June for the National Early Years Policy Summit, a two-day event focused on shaping the future of services and ...

ACECQA’s newly released child enrolment template offers early childhood services a fresh opportunity to meet compliance requirements while also deepening their approach to inclusion, family ...

The Fraser Foundation has launched its 2025 scholarship round and a new professional development series for early childhood educators across Australia. A charity luncheon this September will support ...

A 15-year-old early learning centre in Melbourne’s northwest has sold for $9.2 million, as investor interest in quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) assets remains strong. Backed by a ...

Two remarkable early childhood leaders, one shaping national policy and the other leading practice in the community, have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for their lasting ...

Batemans Bay Preschool recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, reflecting on five decades of dedication to early childhood education and its profound impact on the local community.

A landmark meta-analysis has confirmed that combining language and code-focused approaches in early literacy programs improves outcomes for children at risk of reading difficulties with important ...

Ros Cornish, a passionate advocate for access and equity in early learning, has been recognised with a national honour for her decades of leadership in the sector. The long-serving early childhood ...

A landmark study involving more than 292,000 children has confirmed a two-way link between screen time and socioemotional challenges in children. Those who spend more time on screens are more likely ...

Educator-to-child ratios must be maintained at all times, even during short absences like toilet breaks or collecting materials. This article unpacks what the National Law and Regulations say about ...

Western Australia will trial free full-time kindy in 2025, offering four-year-olds five days a week of school-based early learning. The pilot aims to improve school readiness, support families and ...