Mandatory reporting of abuse allegations within 24 hours, a vaping ban, and stricter policies around filming children will form part of a crackdown on unscrupulous early childcare providers.
If re-elected, the Albanese government has promised up to $5 million to build a new child care centre in the northern suburbs. Find out where.
A Top End mum and dad who lost their 22-month-old following a fatal incident at a rural childcare centre have shared their heartbreak. ‘We try to hold together and navigate as best we can, but the pain, the tears, the hurt, the Sundays are just so tough without you here.’
The heartbroken family who lost their toddler in a suspected accidental hanging have called for sweeping bans on a popular pool fence found in most Aussie backyards. Read their 12 point plan under ‘Ebony’s Law’ here.
A Territory childcare centre where a toddler accidentally hung herself on a fence is being investigated for ‘offences’ against the national childcare safety laws following four years of alleged breaches.
Childcare advocates have welcomed Labor’s plans to build more childcare centres for those in need and to make it easier for parents to access cheaper childcare.
WARNING: DISTRESSING. A safety expert has warned that the very same fence that resulted in the death of a 22-month old toddler in a Territory childcare centre could be found in most Australian backyards.
A vibrant community celebration featuring cultural performances, food, and fun activities brought families together in Malak for Harmony Day. SEE THE PHOTOS.
The grieving parents of a little girl have released a heartbreaking photo of her, ahead of the coronial inquest into a fatal medical incident at a Top End childcare centre.
Altitude and attitude is delivering vital health education to some of the Top End’s most isolated areas. Find out how.
Parents and teachers at Driver Primary School will soon enjoy a smoother school run, with the NT government announcing a $1.5 million upgrade to the school’s Kiss and Go zone and carpark.
A boost to teacher levels in the Northern Territory has been welcomed ahead of term one – with a slew of principals also making their way to the north. Find out where they’re going.
A popular preschool trial has been quietly scrapped by the CLP, leading to members of a rural community to fight for it to be reinstated.
This year has been marked by significant societal change in the NT – none moreso than a change of government – but nowhere has it been seen more than in education. These are the most significant milestones.
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