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A Rewarding Career That Fits Around Family Discovering School-Based Education Support

A Rewarding Career That Fits Around Family: Discovering School-Based Education Support

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Finding a career that is meaningful, rewarding and compatible with family life can be challenging. For people who want to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people, a career .. Read More

What Really Makes a Child Ready for School

What Really Makes a Child Ready for School?

Thursday, August 27, 2026

For many families, the years before school can bring increasing attention to school readiness. Can my child recognise letters and numbers? Can they sit and listen, or will they become too distracted w.. Read More

What Does a Trauma-Informed Early Learning Environment Actually Look Like

What Does a Trauma-Informed Early Learning Environment Actually Look Like?

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

When we hear the term trauma-informed practice, it can be easy to picture a specialised approach reserved for children who have experienced significant trauma. In reality, a trauma-informed early lear.. Read More

Why boredom might be one of the best learning opportunities in early childhood development

Why boredom might be one of the best learning opportunities in early childhood development

Thursday, August 6, 2026

In a world where children are surrounded by constant entertainment, scheduled activities and digital stimulation, hearing the words "I'm bored" can often prompt adults to immediately offer a solution... Read More

What do Families Really Want From Educators

What do Families Really Want From Educators?

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Choosing an early childhood education and care service is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Parents and caregivers are placing their trust in educators to provide a safe, nurturin.. Read More

Understanding ACECQA Qualification Requirements for Early Childhood Educators

Understanding ACECQA Qualification Requirements for Early Childhood Educators

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

If you're considering a career in early childhood education and care, one of the first questions you may ask is: "What qualification do I need to work in a childcare centre?" The answer is simpl.. Read More

More Than Childcare Understanding the Value of Early Childhood Education

More Than Childcare: Understanding the Value of Early Childhood Education

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector plays a vital role in shaping the lives of young children, their families and the broader community. Yet despite the importance of this work, outda.. Read More

Graduate Success Story Building a Career in Early Childhood Education

Graduate Success Story Building a Career in Early Childhood Education

Friday, May 22, 2026

The team at Suzan Johnston are incredibly proud to celebrate the success of our Certificate III In Early Childhood Education and Care graduate, Amanda Pinto, who has officially opened her own family d.. Read More

New ACECQA Child Safety Changes: What Every Early Childhood Educator Needs to Know

New ACECQA Child Safety Changes: What Every Early Childhood Educator Needs to Know

Friday, March 27, 2026

Child safety has always been at the heart of Early Childhood Education and Care - but recent updates from ACECQA are strengthening expectations across the sector even further. The updated Child Saf.. Read More