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Fair Work Announces 4.75% Increase In Children's Services Award and Educational Services Teachers Award

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% wage increase. This applies to all minimum and award wages, including the Children’s Services Award and the Educational Services Teac...

2 Jun 2026 • 2 min read Childcare News
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News 26 May 2026

National Simultaneous Storytime 2026

On Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 12:00 pm AEST, children across Australia will join together for National Simultan...

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Sustainability Activities for OOSH Children

Sustainability isn’t just about recycling; it’s about helping children understand their role as caretakers of...

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Butterfly Education and Awareness Day Activities For Children

Butterfly Education and Awareness Day (BEAD) is celebrated on June 6, 2026. It was created by the Associatio...

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Italy for Kids Posters

Bring the magic of Italy into your learning environment with this vibrant Italy for Kids poster collection!...

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2026 NSS Participation Certificate

The 2026 NSS Participation Certificate is a free template. It is a participation certificate for children that took part in National Simultaneous Stor...

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Sticky Note Snapshots

This template can be used as an observation. 

Article 23 Apr 2026

Seeing the EYLF in Children’s Play

In early childhood settings across Australia, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) is more than a document; it’s a living, breathing...

Article 21 Apr 2026

EYLF Outcome Keywords for Fast, Clear Linking

When documenting children’s learning, educators often feel pressured to align every observation with codes, sub‑outcomes, or compliance la...

Article 20 Apr 2026

Q: Do We Need To Do Observations In OOSH Settings?

Yes, observations are required in OOSH, but they look different from early childhood settings. Educators must document children’s engagement, well...

Article 14 Apr 2026

Examples Of Evaluating Children’s Goals

Evaluating children’s goals is more than ticking boxes; it’s about noticing growth, reflecting on what supported it, and planning the next steps w...

Template 27 Jan 2026

Child Monthly Development Summary

This template is to provide an overview of a child's development over the period of a month. 

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Anecdotal Record

This template is used as an anecdotal record to use as part of a child's observations.

Article 25 Mar 2026

Q: Do All Observations Require A Photo?

A: While photos can enrich documentation by capturing moments visually, many observations are just as powerful when conveyed through thoughtful na...

Article 5 Mar 2026

Practical Guide: Finding the Words for Observations

Many educators feel pressure to capture observations quickly during busy routines. It’s common to feel “blank” in the moment, only to think of bet...

Article 5 Mar 2026

Building QA 2 Evidence Folders: A Practical Guide for Educators

Quality Area 2 (Children's Health and Safety) of the NQS focuses on ensuring children’s health, safety, and well-being. While assessors often rely...

Article 20 Feb 2026

Wonder Walls in Preschool: Inspiring Inquiry and Reflection Photo Ideas

Preschool classrooms thrive when curiosity is celebrated. A Wonder Wall is a dynamic display space that captures children’s questions, observation...

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Acknowledgement Of Country

The Acknowledgement of Country template enables services to show respect and awareness for ATSI owners of the land. 

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Summative Assessment

This template can be used to give an overview of a child's progress in a half-yearly or yearly report. 

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Outdoor Plan

This template is to support educators plan for the outdoor environment.

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Outdoor Play Learning Story

This template is used to write a Learning Story on Outdoor Play for an individual child or a group of children.

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