We need a lot more data, write Daryl Higgins and Gabrielle Hunt. How should daycare centres respond? Parents have spoken about harrowing cases of their young children being abused by other children in daycare centres, as part of an ABC investigation into the New South Wales...
So, what is it? asks Gemma McKibbin, and how should we respond appropriately Allegations of sexual abuse by early childhood educators have rocked Australia in recent months. Now, the ABC’s investigation into the childcare sector has revealed hundreds more cases – this time committed by children against...
Disturbing new findings from ABC’s Four Corners expose how child predators have exploited weaknesses in Australia’s early learning system. Early childhood expert Dr Marg Rogers outlines the four conditions that let abuse thrive — and what needs to change to finally keep children safe. Yet more...
A UK hack shows Australia needs to be very careful about its CCTV trial for daycare centres, reports Lauren Brocki, Alicia Phillips and Kelli-Anne Price It has been a horror year for early childhood education and care in Australia, amid ongoing reports and allegations of abuse...
NSW daycares face a whopping $500k in fines if there's a breach of safety rules. Will this ensure safety? asks Erin Harper The New South Wales government has proposed huge fines to crack down on childcare providers who breach safety rules. New laws, introduced to the state parliament...
Australia has dedicated ministers for aged care and seniors and youth and early childhood education. But there is no federal minister with a sole focus on children. Why? asks Kate Fitz-Gibbon Child safety and wellbeing is never far from the headlines, and no more so than...
Campion Education has teamed up with the Alannah & Madeline Foundation to help protect children from violence, trauma, and online harm. Why child safety matters now more than ever Six in ten Australian children experience maltreatment, and half of young people report being targeted by hurtful online...
Is this enough? Asks Erin Harper Childcare centres will lose their eligibility for fee subsidies if they don’t meet safety standards, according to a new bill introduced to parliament this week. Maskot/Getty Images As Education Minister Jason Clare told parliament: it will give us the power to cut...
Supervision gaps can lead to child abuse – what can be done? writes Marg Rogers Suwatchai Pluemruetai/Shutterstock The horrific allegations of child abuse by an early childhood educator in Victoria came to light at a time when the early learning sector was already under fire for previous...
The regulation of the working with children check system is poor, writes Rosemary Sheehan. What are working with children checks? Disturbing allegations have emerged about a Melbourne childcare worker, who has been charged with more than 70 offences, including sexual assault and producing child abuse material. Health...
