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COVID Vaccinations Mandatory in NSW for Childcare
The NSW government announced today that it will be mandatory for childcare workers who live or work in the LGAs of concern to be...
Aug 20, 20211 min read
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Sydney Childcare Worker Charged after Allegedly Assaulting Three Toddlers
9News carried a report on this development. A media release was also issued by NSW Police. The report was also carried by Mirage News.
Aug 17, 20211 min read
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Requirement for Childcare Staff to be Vaccinated
Further to my previous post, the Fair Work Ombudsman has issued updated advice on the general issue of COVID vaccination in the workplace.
Aug 15, 20211 min read
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Safe Sleep Practices
To mark Red Nose Day, the NSW Department of Education has published advice on safe sleep practices.
Aug 13, 20211 min read
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Physical Punishment Legislation
Child Family Community Australia have published a useful resource sheet on legislation relating to the physical punishment of children in...
Aug 4, 20211 min read
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Requirement for Childcare Staff to be Vaccinated
Further to my previous post, news.com.au published a story called "Employers may have legal right to require staff get vaccinated".
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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Former ACT Childcare Centre Director Facing More Fraud Charges
More charges have been laid against former Weston Creek Children's Centre Director, Emma Louise Morton, according to a report on ABC News...
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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WA Childcare Services Fined After Children Leave Premises Unnoticed
G8 Education Ltd, trading as Great Beginnings Gosnells, was ordered to pay $15,000 plus $2000 costs by the West Australian State...
Jul 30, 20211 min read
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Inadequate Supervision: CEO of Department of Communities and Moorditch Gurlongga Association Inc
The State Administrative Tribunal has found that Moorditch Gurlongga Association Incorporated trading as Coolabaroo Neighbourhood Centre...
Jul 24, 20211 min read
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Guidance on Safe Transportation of Children
ACECQA has published further guidance on this issue.
Jul 22, 20211 min read
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Upcoming Changes to the Education and Care Services National Regulations
The Education and Care Services National Regulations 2021 will progressively, from 30 July, introduce changes to the National...
Jul 21, 20211 min read
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Townsville Police Investigate after Child Allegedly Left on Childcare Minibus
ABC News Online carried a report on this incident.
Jul 16, 20211 min read
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Working With Children Checks Resource
Child Family Community Australia has updated its resource sheet on Pre-employment screening: Working With Children Checks and Police Checks.
Jul 8, 20211 min read
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Compulsory COVID-19 Vaccinations for Childcare Educators?
With the recent decision by the Commonwealth Government to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all residential aged care workers, it...
Jul 3, 20211 min read
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Latest NSW Enforcement Actions
The NSW Regulatory Authority under the National Law (Department of Education) has recently updated its enforcement actions list with a...
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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NSW Guidelines on Sleep and Rest for Children
The NSW Regulatory Authority (Department of Education has recently published guidelines to assist services develop their own policies and...
Jun 29, 20211 min read
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ACECQA Publishes Resources to Support Approved Providers to Develop Policies and Procedures
The Sector website has published information on this ACECQA initiative.
Jun 29, 20211 min read
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Proposed Changes to NCC for Early Education and Care Services in Multi-Storey Buildings
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released a public comment draft (PCD) in relation to changes to the National Construction...
Jun 25, 20211 min read
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Enhancement of National Quality Agenda IT System
ACECQA has announced enhancement of NQAITS to provide a Register of Prohibited Persons and Suspended Educators (under section 272 of the...
Jun 25, 20211 min read
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Childcare Services Removed from Child Care Finder for not Reporting Fees
The Sector website has reported that compliance action has been taken by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Skills and Employment...
Jun 22, 20211 min read
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