While many children and young people in Australia experience safety and support, others face daily risks to their wellbeing. From violence and bullying to poverty and systemic disadvantage, too many ...

Early learning services are invited to apply for a Children’s Book Week giveaway, with 72 sets of George the Farmer books up for grabs thanks to a partnership with Rabobank’s Rabo Community Fund.

A new campaign from the Childcare Leadership Alliance is calling on regional communities to unite behind early learning, highlighting how accessible, high-quality care supports families, children and ...

Fifteen years after the collapse of ABC Learning, the early childhood education and care sector continues to reflect on one of its most significant turning points. At the centre of that story is ...

Recent media reporting has uncovered deeply distressing incidents involving a former educator at an Affinity Education Group service in New South Wales. Footage aired by the ABC’s 7.30 Report shows a ...

Time in early childhood education is precious and paradoxical. We speak of “being present” with children, yet the day-to-day often feels like a race against the clock.

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation has delivered its one millionth book to a remote community, marking a major milestone for its Book Supply program. The initiative now supports more than 495 ...

This article discusses incidents involving child harm. Some readers may find the content distressing. Please consider your own wellbeing before continuing.

From 7 July, early childhood educators, centre directors and cooks may be eligible for discounted care for their own children. The new workforce discount allows services to reduce gap fees without ...

Senator Dr Jess Walsh has been appointed Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth, following a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. A former union leader and ...

In early childhood education, behaviour is communication, every gesture, sound, or action from children aged six weeks to five years reflects a developing language and an attempt to connect, express, ...

In a Cabinet reshuffle following Labor’s decisive election victory earlier this month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP as Australia’s new Minister for ...