Fiona Alston

An administrator handling enrolments and accounts may work entirely in the office. Another team member might do the same tasks but also prepare food or cover breaks in a room.

Policies can be updated quickly. Giving educators the time, resources and support to embed them takes more work and responsibility for that work needs to be shared.

With fewer children using approved care and more centre-based services operating across Australia, Enrolment Boost founder Martin Niedenfuhr shares practical considerations for providers preparing for the 2027 enrolment year.

Directors handle difficult conversations every day. Having somewhere to reflect on those conversations deserves a place in the working week.

To ensure a sustainable ECEC sector it is important that not all educators and providers be judged alongside providers or individuals who are failing to protect and care for children.

SNAICC – National Voice for our Children has reiterated its support for nationally consistent standards and called for sustainable funding following the ABC's Four Corners investigation.

Registrations are open for Term 4 workshops supporting early career and returning early childhood teachers and educators working in Victorian services delivering funded kindergarten programs.

Campaign recognises teachers' contribution Australia's 2026 World Teachers' Day campaign is inviting communities to “Shine a light on teachers” who inspire, support and empower children and young people.

A new guide gives adults that work with young children a rights-based framework for involving children and young people in decisions.

The NSW Early Learning Commission has reported 876 compliance actions, 53 individual suspensions and almost 9,000 regulatory visits since commencing operations in December 2025, highlighting the scale of enforcement under the state's strengthened child safety laws.