Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam has been appointed Shadow Minister for Education and Early Learning, a portfolio that includes oversight of Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy ...

Recent media coverage has reignited public discussion about seeking consent from babies and preschoolers during routine care moments. While this may seem new to some, for many early childhood ...

Little learners and educators from MercyCare Early Learning Lansdale in WA are reaping the rewards of their green thumbs, after winning a school garden grant from Life Ed, its iconic mascot Healthy ...

As early learning providers embrace TikTok and Instagram, ethical concerns are growing around consent, privacy and the digital rights of children used in public-facing content.

Australia’s early childhood property sector is experiencing a resurgence, with demand driven by strong demographic tailwinds, government policy settings and the essential service nature of education ...

The percentage of long day care (LDC) services with staff waivers outstanding has fallen for the sixth consecutive quarter according to ACECQA’s latest NQF Snapshot, with all states and territories ...

Four trainees have joined Bega Valley Shire Council’s early childhood education team, supporting local services while working towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Big Fat Smile has welcomed a delegation from Singapore’s Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), in a visit focused on leadership, professional learning and inclusion in early childhood education ...

Building on the success of The Sector’s popular Connect+ model, the ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum is the next event in a new series of bespoke gatherings designed to inform, inspire and connect ...

Wholesale investors are being invited to support Australia's early learning sector through a new national trust focused on childcare real estate and businesses.

Mayfield Childcare has released its latest business update, outlining its current operational and investment priorities with a focus on disciplined execution and network optimisation across its ...

Investor interest in early childhood education and care (ECEC) assets remains strong, with more than $30 million in properties transacted nationwide in recent weeks, underscoring the sector’s ...