A worker employed to carry out maintenance tasks at an early learning service in the West Australian suburb of Donnybrook was impacted when the roof of a service he was working on collapsed.

The Federal Government has pledged to crack down on what it terms “unscrupulous early childhood education and care providers".

The victim’s mother said the offending was “intentional and abhorrent”, and had “left a permanent scar on our family”.

Organisations representing the needs of rural families are calling for unilateral backing of the Building Early Education Fund ahead of the 3 May election.

Many 2025 funding programs such as Kindy Uplift, Start Strong and School Readiness Funding across Australia are underway, with funds being released across several states.

One of the most invisible yet critical aspects of our role is sharing concerns with families and raising potential developmental delays.

The study will use an online survey of 40 educators to explore their understanding of EI and how it links to their feelings of overwhelm and burnout.

Parents for Climate have officially launched a new resource which aims to give ECEC professionals tools to embed sustainability.

This is an exciting moment for IDAC, where ambitious discussions and significant commitments are being transformed into a record co-investment.