Are Australia’s childcare safety changes working?
Australia’s childcare safety changes are turning one. It has been a tumultuous and frightening time for Australian families and educators, writes Daryl Higgins....
23 September, 2026
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Childcare workers have been guaranteed a pay bump. What’s the fine print?
The government says combined with other changes to the minimum wage, this will mean about $255 more per week for a typical full-time educator, compared to December 2024....
17 July, 2026
The Childcare Staffing Loophole Parents Need to Know About
Childcare centres may have clear rules for staff numbers, write Tammy Williams and Marg Rogers, but there are loopholes to get around them. There is a growing number of “serious incidents” in Australian early childhood services, including day cares. A serious incident is one that seriously compromises...
08 March, 2026
Addressing the root causes of the problems in early childhood centres
Australia will get a register to track educators and a CCTV trial in centres – we still need more to keep kids safe, say Brian Q. Jenkins and Danielle Arlanda Harris This year Australia has seen a horrific string of reports and allegations about abuse and...
04 September, 2025