Australia
As part of the free NSW Outside School Hours Care Quality Developmental Program, Early Childhood Australia is offering free online learning modules for OSHC Educators.
The Queensland Kindgerten Learning Guidelines (QKLG) has been revised for implementation in 2019. Kindergarten teachers in approved and funded services will now implement the updated QKLG.
Additional Staffing Requirement from 01 January 2020
Child Weekly
March 19, 2019
From 1 January 2020, providers of long day care services and preschools/kindergartens will need to have a second early childhood teacher or, alternatively, a ‘suitably qualified person’ in attendance when…
Children have been able to leave 3 different services in Western Australia, without being noticed, causing each service to be fined thousands of dollars by the State Administrative Tribunal.
Harmony Day Is Now Harmony Week
Child Weekly
March 08, 2019
This year for 2019, the Australian Department of Home Affairs has extended Harmony Day to Harmony Week from 17th March to 23rd March 2019.
Using Hip Hop To Teach Children About Same Sex Marriage and Mental Health
Child Weekly
March 06, 2019
The Cuddly Koalas are a Perth musical family that produces rap music for children.
Support Children Deal With Natural Disasters With Free Stories and Resources
Child Weekly
February 27, 2019
To help children of kindergarten age and younger process the events of a natural disaster, the Queensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health has released a suite of free…
NQS Knowledge Game For Services - Available Free To Download On ACECQA
Child Weekly
February 15, 2019
The Quest for Quality is a free trivia-style game for educators on the seven quality areas of the National Quality Standard (NQS).
Early Childhood Services Urged To Make Children Aware Of Indigenous Cultures
Child Weekly
February 12, 2019
Educators are being urged to attend professional development courses on incorporating Indigenous perspectives and consult local elders and organisations.
