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Essential teaching aids for 2024: must-haves for early childcare centres
In early childcare education, the right tools and materials make for an exciting learning environment that stimulates imagination and creativity. Here’s what centres are...
Lincoln Bridge 
2024 changes to Learning Frameworks signals a better year for ECEC
Since 2012, the National Quality Framework (NQL) has guided Early Childhood Education curriculum. The launch of the updated framework in 2024 reflects the changes in...
Andrew Urquhart 
Emotional intelligence: the missing link for early childhood educators
In early childhood education, emotional intelligence is finally being given the recognition it needs. It’s well known that educators who are skilled in emotional...
Lincoln Bridge 
New free health checks in ECEC will drastically improve school-readiness
In a continued effort to improve learning outcomes for all children in Australia, free health and development checks for 4 year olds will become available in early...
Andrew Urquhart 
Music for babies: How childcare centres are helping baby's brains grow
It’s becoming clear that music plays a remarkable role in helping babies – not just toddlers and children – in their cognitive, emotional and social growth. Childcare...
Lincoln Bridge 
AI in early childhood care: the green lights and the red flags
For better or for worse, artificial intelligence is everywhere. So, should we embrace it in the classroom? Here’s how some Early Childhood Centres are potentially...
Andrew Urquhart 
Free kindy announced for another 50,000 Qld kids in 2024
In June, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that all Queensland children will be entitled to 600 hours of free kindergarten per year, saving over 50,000...
Lincoln Bridge 
2023 budget gives the ECEC sector a multi-billion dollar boost
More reform to the childcare sector is on the way after the Albanese government announced its 2023 budget. The boost to the sector will help more families access...
Andrew Urquhart 
6 game-changing emerging trends in Early Childhood Education
Today’s childcare centres are more inclusive, child focused and mindful of children’s emotional, mental and physical needs. It’s thrilling to see continual growth in...
Lincoln Bridge 
The secret to creating innovative outdoor spaces that stimulate lifelong learning
It’s often said that variety is the spice of life, and never is this truer than when providing children with opportunities to engage in rewarding, interactive outdoor...
Andrew Urquhart 
NSW launches free childcare and 'first ever' state-wide ECEC review
The first ever independent review of the Early Childhood Education Centre (ECEC) sector comes just as the new multi billion dollar preschool reform initiatives are...
Lincoln Bridge 
Cyber Safety skills for preschool age children: report says to start early
The statistics are shocking: in Australia, over 80% of children aged two to five years use the internet. That’s four in five preschool aged children turning to risky...
Andrew Urquhart 
High demand for childcare leaves working parents struggling to find care
The anticipated post pandemic growth of the early learning industry is now being realised in stark reality. We’re seeing increasing numbers of primary carers returning...
Lincoln Bridge 
Drastic change makes it easier for First Nation families to access childcare
The early childcare education industry has welcomed the announcement of significant funding and partnerships aimed at improved school readiness amongst First Nations...
Andrew Urquhart 
More than just child-minding: The psychological benefits of daycare
In Australia, recent studies have shown that as many as 20% of children are starting school while developmentally limited in one or more of the five key Australian Early...
Lincoln Bridge 
Radical childcare reform: free kinder, starting school aged 6+ for two states
Childcare centres across New South Wales and Victoria look set to play a pivotal role in a proposed early learning transformation aimed at "closing the gap" in school...
Andrew Urquhart 
Childcare centres use secret weapon to help challenging behaviours
Difficult behaviour is a conversation all educators are having right now. It turns out ‘downward dog’ is one tool we can use to help our youngest people with behavioural...
Lincoln Bridge 
How the pandemic harmed our 0-5 year old’s (and how ECEC can help)
The data is in, and the effects of lockdowns and isolation on children are concerning. Early childhood care is more important than ever for our young Australians. We’ve...
Andrew Urquhart 
The reflective educator toolbox: 7 steps to better teaching
Shining a thoughtful spotlight on ourselves and our work can mean all the difference for the children and families in our care. Here’s how to become a self reflective...
Lincoln Bridge 
Demand surges for all childcare assets: have you considered selling for top profit?
Despite two years of curve balls, the childcare market has held up exceptionally well against other sectors. Is it time to appraise your business, and consider selling...
Andrew Urquhart 
What you need to know now about buying a childcare centre
High yields, long term tenants and bolstered by a super strong industry, childcare centres are becoming one of the most sought after assets by smart investors If you’re...
Lincoln Bridge 
7 essentials that make a hugely profitable childcare centre
If you, like many other investors, want to capitalise on one of Australia’s strongest industries – the childcare sector – what do you need to look for to maximise your...
Andrew Urquhart 
How Early Childhood is giving lost Aussie school-leavers hope for job stability
A new campaign targeting 2021 graduates is urging them to consider one of the most ‘future proof’ careers in Australia: early childhood and care (ECAC). On September 24...
Lincoln Bridge 
Qld kids can start kindy at age 3 from 2022
Kindergarten and school transitions will be easier for thousands of children after Minister for Education Grace Grace announced a targeted program for at risk and...
Andrew Urquhart 
Innovative, low-cost facial recognition solves childcare safety problems
Never has there been such a powerful move forward in the childcare sector than the arrival of facial recognition based entry. ‘The Guardian’ is a totally hands free...
Lincoln Bridge 
Childcare Crisis or Breakthrough: How Coronavirus Left Us With Some Unexpected Surprises
Despite lockdowns, economic fear and job loss, the childcare industry has not only survived Covid 19, it’s bloomed in unexpected ways. When Australia announced strict...
Andrew Urquhart 
7 reasons childcare centres are outperforming other investments, and smart buyers know it
We think of the best performing assets as property and shares. But what if there was an investment that combined both, buoyed by a robust industry, growing long term...
Lincoln Bridge 
How new childcare subsidies will supercharge enrolments and help close gender pay gap
Families have to weigh up the cost of childcare versus their working income. The result has been a significant pay gap between working men and stay at home or part time...
Andrew Urquhart 
How childcare educators are a fierce new ally for our little domestic violence victims
Since the global pandemic began – when there was no safe haven of childcare for unreported child victims of family violence – we’ve realised how serious our educators...
Lincoln Bridge 
Interview with Quan Dang on Childcare Finance
So, you own a childcare business, great! Taking the next big step to grow and expand your business often requires having access to finance. As very few owners have the...
Andrew Urquhart Ready to act?
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