In early childhood education and care (ECEC), play is often described as “the child’s work”. But beyond its frequent celebration as a tool for learning, play is increasingly being re-examined as a ...

Through a multi-stakeholder workshop, open feedback on a draft discussion paper, a team of participants working on further development for survey, interviews, and further workshops with teacher ...

A systematic review offers new insights into screen time’s influence on early language acquisition and guidance for educators navigating digital media use in early learning settings.

The Y WA is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Directors to its Board: Jacinda Papps, James Massie-Taylor, and Margaret Collins. Each brings a wealth of experience, diverse perspectives, ...

Embark Early Education Limited (ASX: EVO) has updated the market on the progress of its proposed conditional off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited (ASX: MFD), confirming a revised ...

With a multidisciplinary team, trauma-informed frameworks and a culturally safe approach, Latrobe Family Services, part of Latrobe City Council was named a finalist in the 2025 Victorian Early Years ...

C&K’s Principal Advisor of Inclusion, Claire Allsop, has been named Leader of the Year at the 2025 Reimagine Australia National Awards, recognising her exceptional leadership in embedding inclusion as ...

Goodstart’s CEO, Dr Ros Baxter, announced that Paula Mayson had been appointed as the organisation’s new Chief Operating Officer.

SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is developing new funding model options tailored to the unique strengths and realities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled ...

Kala is a beautiful new children’s book written and illustrated by eight members from Birdiya Waangkiny Elders Group in Bunbury, Western Australia. The authors and illustrators include Charmaine ...

Children’s Week 2025 has wrapped up, but the voices and conversations it inspired continue to ripple through early childhood services, schools, and our wider community. Every year, Children’s Week ...

Adopted from the story of a landmark philanthropic gift to UOW, this article illustrates how investment in early years‑learning and research‑informed play spaces can deliver far‑reaching benefits for ...