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Report on Government Services 2022
The Productivity Commission is due to publish the Child care, education and training part of the Report tomorrow. You will be able to...
Feb 2, 20221 min read
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ECEC COVID-19 Waivers
The Sector website carried a story on the NSW branch of the Australian Childcare Alliance lobbying for the NSW Government to introduce a...
Jan 30, 20221 min read
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COVID Impact on Childcare Sector
7News.com.au carried a report on the impact of the Omicron wave.
Jan 21, 20221 min read
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Heat on Childcare Operators to Take Care this Summer
The WA Government has released a media statement reminding childcare service operators to ensure children are adequately protected from...
Jan 20, 20221 min read
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Hundreds of NSW Childcare Centres Shut due to COVID
The Sydney Morning Herald reported on this growing crisis.
Jan 5, 20221 min read
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Perth Childcare Service Fined for Leaving Child Behind at Zoo
In Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Communities and OSHClub Pty Ltd t/as Como OSHClub, an order was made by the WA State...
Dec 30, 20211 min read
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Seasons greetings and thanks to all subscribers and readers for your interest in, and support of, the blog.
Dec 24, 20211 min read
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Secretary, Department of Education v Early Childhood Education Australia Pty Ltd
This case was heard by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) Appeal Panel as an appeal against the decision of NCAT to...
Dec 24, 20212 min read
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WA Introduces COVID Booster Mandate
The WA Government has announced a requirement for relevant workers to get a third dose (booster) vaccination. See the WA Government media...
Dec 24, 20211 min read
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Findings of the Inquest into the Death of Jack Loh
The NSW Deputy State Coroner has handed down his findings into the death of this 7 month old child while in the care of a Family Day Care...
Dec 23, 20214 min read
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Wonderschool (Dickson) Pty Ltd v the Australian Capital Territory
This case before the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal relates to the issue of outdoor space and the number of approved places in...
Dec 22, 20213 min read
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Upcoming Changes to Regulation 124
The Western Australian Department of Communities has issued a public notice in relation to changes to this regulation relating to the...
Dec 22, 20211 min read
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NSW Announces Changes to Planning Guidelines
THE NSW Government in a media release has announced changes to planning guidelines for the education sector. In particular, guidelines...
Dec 19, 20211 min read
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CEO of the Dept. of Communities and TBZ Leyte Holdings Pty Ltd t/as Bright Start Child Care Centre
In this case, an order was made by the WA State Administrative Tribunal which gave effect to the terms of settlement in relation to a...
Dec 18, 20211 min read
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COVID Recommendations for ECEC Services
The NSW Department of Education has updated its best practice recommendations to manage COVID risks.
Dec 17, 20211 min read
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Tasmania Introduces COVID Vaccination Mandate
Tasmania Talks has reported that the Tasmanian Government has announced that anyone working in the ECEC sector will need to have at least...
Dec 15, 20211 min read
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ACT Compliance Activity
In the recently published ACT Education Directorate’s Annual Report 2020-21, information was published about the Regulatory Authority's...
Dec 13, 20211 min read
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Little Sweethearts Family Day Care v Department of Education and Training (Review and Regulation)
This case involved an application by the approved provider to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to review the decision of...
Dec 9, 20214 min read
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Summer Safety
The Queensland Department of Education has recently updated its advice to early childhood services to keep children safe from the dangers...
Dec 9, 20211 min read
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Inadequate Supervision (s.165): CEO, Department of Communities and True North Childcare (Inc.)
In this case, an order was made by the WA State Administrative Tribunal which gave effect to the terms of settlement in relation to a...
Dec 9, 20211 min read
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