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thesector.com.au > article > montessori-academy-seven-pillar-child-safety-framework

Montessori Academy unites over 25 years of child safety practice under Seven-Pillar Framework

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (859+ words) The framework provides one clear, shared approach to child safety across more than 70 services in New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory. At its centre is one unambiguous principle: the best interests of every child, at the centre…...

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thesector.com.au > article > national-kitchen-garden-awards-2026-finalists

National Kitchen Garden Awards 2026 finalists announced across Australia

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (399+ words) This year’s finalists represent a broad range of projects supporting cultural connection, sustainability, STEM learning, creativity, wellbeing and community engagement, reflecting the growing impact of hands-on food education across the country. Nine winners will be selected by an expert judging…...

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thesector.com.au > article > national-science-week-playful-learning-ecec

Bringing fun back into early childhood: National Science Week reminds us what children really need

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1417+ words) Held from 15 to 23 August under the theme “Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All”, the national celebration included more than 2,000 events delivered by schools, universities, libraries, museums, research institutions and science centres. The Australian Government Department of Education used the…...

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thesector.com.au > article > ecec-building-design-child-safety-regulation-115

National guidance puts child safety at centre of ECEC building design

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1045+ words) New guidance on the design of education and care service premises is available to help approved providers, architects, developers and other stakeholders create environments that facilitate effective supervision and support child safety. Facilitating Supervision and Child Safety through Building Design…...

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thesector.com.au > article > queensland-redirection-positive-behaviour-guidance-educators

Redirection in focus as Queensland supports educators with positive behaviour guidance

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (555+ words) The Queensland Department of Education is supporting new and emerging early childhood educators to build their confidence in positive behaviour guidance through its Educator Essentials video series. Designed for educators working with children aged three to five years, the eight-video…...

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thesector.com.au > article > early-childhood-policy-systems-professional-leaders

Early childhood systems need more professionally prepared leaders, expert argues

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1025+ words) The people shaping early childhood policy need more specialised professional preparation to navigate increasingly complex systems spanning education, health, housing and family support, according to child development and policy expert Michael H. Levine. Writing in an opinion piece published by The…...

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thesector.com.au > article > commonwealth-teaching-scholarships-early-learning-2026

Third round of Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships awarded, with early learning among eligible settings

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (614+ words) The Australian Government has awarded the third round of its Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships, providing financial support to another 1,000 students as part of efforts to strengthen Australia’s teacher workforce. More than 3,300 people applied for the 1,000 scholarships available in 2026, with around 3,000 scholarships…...

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thesector.com.au > article > deakin-warrnambool-early-learning-centre-workforce-pipeline

New 130-place early learning centre at Deakin to strengthen Warrnambool workforce pipeline

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (877+ words) The new service will provide long day care and three- and four-year-old kindergarten programs for children from six weeks of age through to school age, while also creating a practical learning environment for the next generation of early childhood educators…...

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thesector.com.au > article > sandringham-96-place-childcare-centre-for-lease

Rare 96-Place Childcare Centre Offered for Lease in Melbourne’s Blue Chip Bayside

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (658+ words) Located at Unit 1, 18 George Street, Sandringham, the purpose-built centre is being offered for lease via Expressions of Interest through CBRE’s Australian Healthcare & Social Infrastructure team of Sandro Peluso, Marcello Caspani-Muto and Jimmy Tat. The property is positioned within walking distance…...

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thesector.com.au > article > what-parents-want-childcare-safety-information

What do parents want when it comes to childcare safety? More information for a start

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (932+ words) Stories like these have sadly become a regular feature of the news cycle. And have once again raised questions about safety and public confidence in the early childhood sector. Over the past year, we have seen multiple responses from governments…...