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CECA administers the National Quality Framework for ACT Early Childhood Education and Care Services

29/10/2026

Transitions are a key focus of Quality Area 6 of the National Quality Standard. StartingBlocks.gov.au has information that ECEC services can share with families about the transition to school. Go to: https://bit.ly/4ghA12v

28/10/2026

In Australia, a national system sets quality and safety standards for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.

And there’s a free government website that helps families make informed choices about ECEC.

Visit StartingBlocks.gov.au to find and compare the quality ratings and compliance information of approved early education and care (ECEC) services, including before & after school care.

Know someone researching ECEC for their family? Send this their way.

Explore StartingBlocks.gov.au here: https://bit.ly/4duTkFA

28/10/2026

Are you passionate about early childhood education and care and looking to take the next step in your career? You could be eligible to apply for an Early Childhood Degree Scholarship. This initiative is part of Set up for Success: An Early Childhood Strategy for the ACT and offers eligible educators financial assistance of up to $25,000 to gain an approved early childhood degree.

🎓Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future and make a difference in the lives of children.

📝Apply before 16 November 2026.

For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/42luaDM

27/10/2026

Are you looking for information to support transitions in ECEC?

Find resources and information to support collaboration between education settings in the ACT here: https://bit.ly/3EsaUI2

26/10/2026

📚 New resources are available to support quality practice and continuous improvement in outside school hours care (OSHC) services.

Planning, responding and reflecting is a reflective resource that supports learning. It provides opportunities for educators to consider their planning, responses and ongoing reflection as part of their practice.

The resource is part of a suite of OSHC materials designed to support professional learning, reflection and continuous improvement.

Explore the resource and other OSHC materials: https://bit.ly/47xvXYw

26/10/2026

✨It's Children's Week ✨
From 24 October to 1 November, early childhood education and care services across the ACT are celebrating children, their achievements, and their right to be heard.
This year’s theme reminds us:
“Children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practice their religion.”
✅ Try Children’s Week activities and resources
✅ Join events in your community
✅ Create opportunities for children to share their cultures, languages and traditions
✅ Celebrate the voices that make a big difference!
👉 Learn more:
https://childrens-week.org.au

22/10/2026

Quality Area 2 of the National Quality Standard requires ECEC services to have effective medical management strategies in place.

The National Allergy Council’s Allergy Aware Resource Hub has resources and information to support schools and children’s education and care services.

This includes:
✔ Best Practice Guidelines
✔ Risk management information and templates
✔ Food allergy record templates
✔ Online training

Go to: https://bit.ly/4w18jOQ

Address

51 Fremantle Drive Stirling
Canberra, ACT
2611

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61262071114

Website

https://www.education.act.gov.au/early-childhood

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