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Conservative lobby group Advance is facing mounting backlash after it was revealed that footage of identifiable children, taken from schools and early learning centres, was used in a political ...
Australia’s childcare system is under renewed scrutiny, with calls growing for a fundamental overhaul that would strip profit out of early learning provision. Advocates argue that prioritising ...
A Wahroonga early childhood service is under investigation following a disturbing incident in which toddlers’ mouths were taped shut during a ‘breathing exercise’ described by educators as part of a ...
The United Kingdom’s bold expansion of free childcare has been described as both a “fantastic success story” and a policy at risk of collapse. The soaring demand for subsidised places has exceeded ...
I am really pleased to announce that following a rigorous recruitment process, we have appointed Patrick Reid as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Patrick will join Uniting this week and is replacing ...
Despite this, the council has awarded a long-term lease to Little Lion Early Learning, a private provider, sparking outrage among parents and educators who say the decision prioritises revenue over ...
Are we doing enough to keep our children safe?’ It’s a question that lingers, that fear, the quiet anxiety of missing something is one we know too well.
C&K is proud to announce the winners of our 2025 Awards, recognising the outstanding educators, teams, and centres who bring high-quality early childhood education and care to life across Queensland ...
Families, advocates, and some politicians are pushing for Australia’s childcare subsidy to cover more than just centre-based care, arguing that parents need greater flexibility to balance work and ...
Rising costs of IVF treatment are putting parenthood out of reach for many Australians, with experts warning this trend could have long-term implications for early childhood services and population ...
A Cleveland woman has been charged after allegedly making hoax bomb threats to a childcare centre and a high school in Brisbane’s south, prompting a swift response from authorities and raising renewed ...
There are words that should never belong in the language of early childhood education. Abuse is one of them. And yet, here we are. Again. Headlines swell with horror. The sector braces. A familiar ...