The Cook Labor Government’s 2025–26 State Budget outlines significant investment in regional Western Australia, with the Mid West region set to benefit from upgrades in infrastructure, health services ...

In this featured article from EduResearch Matters, Gem Clutton, lecturer in teacher education at the University of Canberra, explores how monotropism a form of deep, focused attention common in ...

Seventy delegates from across government, research, not-for-profit and industry sectors gathered in Canberra on 11–12 June for a national summit focused on the digital safety and wellbeing of young ...

Global Life-Work Balance Index reveals the best and worst countries for life-work balance around the world. It investigates everything from average work hours to public safety to determine where the ...

As cost-of-living pressures rise and national reform reshapes the early years landscape, the Queensland Government’s 2025–26 Budget outlines new support for children, families and the services that ...

A new national project led by ACECQA aims to embed stronger inclusive practices in early learning settings, supporting equity, access and belonging for all children and families.

The South Australian Government has committed more than $10.9 million to boost the state’s early childhood education workforce, paving the way for the rollout of universal 3-year-old preschool from ...

As excitement builds for the ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum, set to take place in Melbourne on 17 July 2025, The Sector is pleased to confirm the panel line-up for one of the event’s most ...

When I reflect on my last two decades working in early childhood education and care (ECEC), I find myself returning again and again to one simple truth: this work matters.

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has delivered a critical report on the Department of Education’s management of the $13.6 b Child Care Subsidy (CCS), prompting the department to commit to ...

The Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership (TQKP) has released a new strategy outlining a clear roadmap for improving the lives of children and young people across Queensland over the next five years.

In quality early learning environments, strong partnerships and consistent, embedded practices are essential for meeting and exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS).