What laws govern early childhood education and care in Victoria?
Early childhood education in Victoria is governed by more than the NQS. This practical guide explains the National Law, Regulations, Child Safe Standards and reporting duties educators need to understand.
Red flags when hiring early childhood educators
Hiring the right early childhood educator or leader requires more than reviewing qualifications. This guide outlines key red flags and what they may indicate in practice, team fit, and long-term performance.
Unfair dismissal in Childcare | What Employers need to know
Unfair dismissal in childcare can carry significant risk for employers. This guide outlines what services need to understand, common pitfalls, and how to approach termination decisions more confidently.
Permanent vs casual staffing in childcare: what works best for your centre
What is actually best for your centre (and what is costing you quietly)? Most early learning services do not choose between permanent and casual staffing as a strategy. They choose it as a reaction: someone resigns, ratios need covering, the phone starts sweating — and you book a casual educator and hope for the best. […]
CHC50121 Diploma – Early Childhood Education qualification changes – September 2025
What Early Childhood Educators and services need to know The CHC50121 Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, published in September 2025, marks an important shift for Australia’s educator workforce. These reforms broaden entry requirements, introduce new skill sets, and provide faster pathways to qualification. With the endorsement of new training products by the National […]
Embedding Indigenous perspectives in early childhood education
Regular exposure to First Nations perspectives fosters empathy, understanding, and respect for the histories that have shaped Australia.