At Montessori Minds early learning service, a striking new mural has transformed a simple wall and the way children, families and educators think about sustainability, creativity, and community.

Before continuing to read this piece, readers should be aware that the content of this article may prove distressing, and should consider their own circumstances before continuing to engage. A list of ...

In early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings across New South Wales, connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is being embraced not just during NAIDOC Week, but throughout ...

A child has been hospitalised in critical condition after allegedly ingesting an illicit substance while in care at a family day care residence in a New England home, New South Wales. The incident, ...

When we think about what helps children to feel a sense of wellbeing whilst in our care, we know that children benefit from consistent routines, warm, familiar adults who express care and comfort, and ...

In a sector that has weathered intense scrutiny, reform and deep sorrow, a quiet truth remains: the work of early childhood education is still one of the most powerful, purposeful and profoundly human ...

NSW has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s decision to establish an Independent Regulatory Authority for early childhood education and care (ECEC), describing the move as a long-overdue ...

On Friday, 25 July 2025, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Australia are encouraged to participate in National Pyjama Day, an initiative by The Pyjama Foundation aimed at raisi ...

The South Australian Government has announced a $14.9 million investment in a new digital initiative designed to modernise the systems that underpin the state’s child protection and family support ...

Concerns are mounting over fast-tracked childcare training programs that are accelerating graduates into early learning centres without adequate preparation or oversight. A recent investigation by the ...

Access to ADHD care in New South Wales will become faster, simpler and more affordable from September, with general practitioners (GPs) authorised to resupply medication without a formal arrangement ...

A proposal to extend the operating days of a previously approved early childhood education and care (ECEC) service in Bli Bli, Queensland, has been lodged with Sunshine Coast Council, potentially ...