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Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental wellbeing. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, cognition and educational attainment in adolescence and adulthood. It can also provide resilience in times of stress.

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If we are truly committed to developing children’s scientific literacy, we must reconsider where science begins for the young, at the block corner, the water tray, and with the magnifying glass in hand.

Expanding access to early education in regional South Australia: New investment brings services closer to families

Access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) is central to children’s development, family wellbeing and community prosperity. In a significant joint commitment, the Albanese and Malinauskas governments have announced a major expansion of early learning infrastructure in regional South Australia, delivering new and expanded services where families need them most.

Childcare sector consolidation intensifies: Mayfield board urges shareholders to reject Embark takeover offer

Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is once again in the spotlight as ASX‑listed Embark Early Education Limited (ASX: EVO) presses ahead with an off‑market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited (ASX: MFD), triggering a strong public response from the Mayfield board.

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130 place service planned for Sunshine Coast growth belt

A new early childhood education and care (ECEC) service has been proposed for Nirimba, a suburb of Caloundra South, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

VECRA issues Emergency Action Notice over unsafe sleep practices

Intentional science play: a three‑stage pathway to foster children’s scientific literacy in the early years

Expanding access to early education in regional South Australia: New investment brings services closer to families

Childcare sector consolidation intensifies: Mayfield board urges shareholders to reject Embark takeover offer

VECRA issues Emergency Action Notice over unsafe sleep practices

130 place service planned for Sunshine Coast growth belt

VECRA issues Emergency Action Notice over unsafe sleep practices

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Childcare sector consolidation intensifies: Mayfield board urges shareholders to reject Embark takeover offer

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VECRA issues Emergency Action Notice over unsafe sleep practices

Intentional science play: a three‑stage pathway to foster children’s scientific literacy in the early years

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Childcare sector consolidation intensifies: Mayfield board urges shareholders to reject Embark takeover offer

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