As cost-of-living pressures rise and national reform reshapes the early years landscape, the Queensland Government’s 2025–26 Budget outlines new support for children, families and the services that ...

The South Australian Government has committed more than $10.9 million to boost the state’s early childhood education workforce, paving the way for the rollout of universal 3-year-old preschool from ...

As excitement builds for the ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum, set to take place in Melbourne on 17 July 2025, The Sector is pleased to confirm the panel line-up for one of the event’s most ...

A new national project led by ACECQA aims to embed stronger inclusive practices in early learning settings, supporting equity, access and belonging for all children and families.

Randstad has announced it will pass on the Federal Government’s Workforce Retention Payment (WRP) to its agency-employed early childhood educators, teachers and cooks, becoming the first education ...

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Working with Children Week (23–29 June) recognises the individuals and organisations who play a critical role in safeguarding children across education, sport, the arts and community services.

In quality early learning environments, strong partnerships and consistent, embedded practices are essential for meeting and exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS).

When I reflect on my last two decades working in early childhood education and care (ECEC), I find myself returning again and again to one simple truth: this work matters.

The Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership (TQKP) has released a new strategy outlining a clear roadmap for improving the lives of children and young people across Queensland over the next five years.

Arena REIT has reported an $18 million uplift in the value of its early learning centre (ELC) portfolio, underlining continued investor confidence and strong national demand for early learning ...

Australia’s strong full-time job growth is being celebrated, particularly for women. But with ongoing staffing challenges in early childhood education and care, questions remain about whether the ...