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Are your marketing practices spam? New guidance can assist

Does your early childhood education and care (ECEC) service use automated processes to respond to parents or caregivers’ enquiries and regularly send newsletters and updates?

2024-07-23 00:51:56

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Perth educator faces court on five counts relating to child abuse

A 26 year old early childhood educator faced court in Perth on Friday in relation to a series of charges concerning the scratching of children in her care whilst employed at an early childhood service in 2020.

2024-07-22 09:41:03

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When a staff update turns into a privacy breach

Picture this scenario. Your co-worker “Jenny” has a medical episode in the staff carpark due to a pre-existing medical condition. The episode is witnessed by approximately seven other co-workers and some of them provide CPR until two ambulances and the police arrive. Jenny is transported to a nearby hospital in the company of a co-worker.

2024-07-19 00:57:43

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Inexperienced educator, incorrect formula and anaphylaxis leads to $24,000 fine

An early childhood education and care (ECEC) approved provider in Queensland has been fined $24,000 after an inexperienced educator was left with five babies aged between 11 and 15 months while the lead educator was taking a lunch break.

2024-07-16 08:45:20

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SafeWork NSW announces psychosocial hazard blitz on large employers

If you are an early learning or childcare provider operating in New South Wales with 200 or more employees, SafeWork NSW may target you in the next 12 months as it implements its Psychological Health and Safety Strategy 2024–2026 (Strategy) to ensure compliance with new psychosocial hazard laws.

2024-07-08 09:47:02

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