The University of Wollongong (UOW) has secured $1.9 million in new funding from the NSW Department of Education to expand its Early Years Accelerated program, a targeted initiative designed to grow ...

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has released its ninth Annual Performance Report on the National Quality Framework (NQF), confirming the sector’s steady upward ...

Camp Australia has announced the appointment of Craig Napier as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition at a time when many early childhood education and care ...

A new digital platform for managing early childhood program grants will launch across Queensland in January 2026, promising faster submissions, real-time updates and stronger data security.

If we are truly committed to developing children’s scientific literacy, we must reconsider where science begins for the young, at the block corner, the water tray, and with the magnifying glass in ...

The Governance and Risk Management Program delivered in partnership between the NSW Department of Education and Early Childhood Australia (ECA) offers free, practical support to early childhood ...

In early childhood education and care (ECEC), supporting a successful transition to school is a key priority. High-quality school readiness programs aim to prepare children holistically, physically, ...

In a timely move welcomed by the early childhood sector, the Albanese Government has acted swiftly to advance national reform efforts and support preschool participation across Australia.

Governments across Australia are working together to strengthen child safety and wellbeing in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. As part of this commitment, Education Ministers have ...

On 7 2025, SDN commemorated 120 years since opening its first centre in Woolloomooloo, Sydney. SDN has celebrated its 120-year history throughout the calendar year with events at NSW Parliament House, ...

As we wrap up 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year filled with progress, collaboration and meaningful impact across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. From product ...

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