Tag: australia

20 May 2026 2 min read

Australian Children Falling Behind in Motor and Balance Skills

Childcare News

Child health experts are raising alarms: many Australian children are falling behind in basic motor and balance skills compared with previous years. The Australian Early Development Census revealed that only 52.9% of children are...

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18 May 2026 3 min read

Australian Budget 2026–27: What Educators Need To Know

Childcare News

The 2026–27 Federal Budget continues the government’s push toward universal early childhood education and care, with key measures including a 15% educator pay rise, expansion of paid parental leave to six months, new inclusion sup...

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30 Apr 2026 3 min read

List Of Services Impacted By G8 Education’s Closures

Childcare News

Australia’s largest private childcare operator, G8 Education, has announced the closure of 40 centres nationwide, leaving thousands of families and educators facing uncertainty. The closures, spanning Victoria, Western Australia,...

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19 Jan 2026

Photo Inspiration For Australia Day Activities

Teaching Children

Australia Day offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on the rich tapestry that makes this country truly unique. From the enduring wisdom and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the vibrant diversity of co...

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14 Jan 2026 4 min read

OPINION: Reframing Australia Day to Our Land and Community Day

Childcare Articles

Australia Day, observed on 26 January, is a day of celebration for some but a day of mourning for many First Nations peoples. As educators, we hold the responsibility to model respect, inclusion, and truth-telling. Reframing the d...

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21 Aug 2025 2 min read

Federal Government Names 29 Childcare Centres Failing National Standards

Childcare News

In a landmark move toward greater transparency and accountability, the federal government has publicly named 29 childcare centres that failed to meet the National Quality Standards (NQS), placing them at risk of losing critical fu...

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21 Jan 2025 4 min read

Celebrating Australia Day Respectfully In Early Childhood Services

Childcare Articles

On 26 January we celebrate Australia Day. A day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. However, for Aboriginal Australians, it's a day of sorrow and loss. A clear reminder of their los...

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22 Jul 2024 3 min read

Teaching Children About Native Australian Animals

Teaching Children

Numerous native animals of Australia are unique to our planet. Each of them has unique qualities that enable them to endure amid the vast wilderness and severe weather of Australia. The following article provides Videos and Printa...

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4 Apr 2023 7 min read

Virtual Excursions Around Australia For Children

Teaching Children

Virtual excursions enable Educators to use digital technology to immerse children in a range of learning opportunities from the comfort of the service. Children can explore and visit many destinations throughout Australia, rain ha...

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