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An educator sits next to a young child, who is playing with wooden toys sitting on a large cushion. They are sitting in a covered outdoor reading and play area, with an armchair, book display shelves and a round woven rug.
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Creating inclusive learning environments

Practical guidance from KU Children’s Services' Sector Capacity Building Program on what to consider when planning or adapting your service environment to support all children’s needs.

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Tips to meet Quality Area 3 – Physical Environment

Inclusive and engaging environments encourage children's sense of competence, curiosity and creativity through play-based learning.

An outdoor space with mod grass, children’s play tents, plastic dinosaur toys and oversized wooden play toys.
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Inside an ECEC service's outdoor learning environment

More than just a backdrop for children’s play, Poppins Bush School’s outdoor spaces are designed to spark curiosity, create connections and nurture wellbeing.

A child plays in an outdoor kitchen. She is holding a black plastic spoon, which she’s using to stir items in a metal saucepan. A plastic crate filled with cardboard tubes and other kitchen items, including a muffin tin and wire fruit bowl, sit on the bench in front of her.
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Tips on reimagining 'waste' for loose parts play

Experts in sustainability education, Reverse Garbage shares ideas on how to reuse and reduce waste and create open-ended learning experiences for children.

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Strategies to support successful transitions to school

Early childhood educators play a crucial role preparing and supporting children and their families as they embark on their school journey.

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Learning through play at the beach, bush and river

A community preschool shares what inspired its nature play programs, plus insights on supporting children to care for Country, lead their learning and navigate risks.

An educator and child sit at a desk. The educator is wearing an Aboriginal print polo tshirt.
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Become an early adopter of the Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework for ECEC

Early childhood education and care providers and services are invited to be among the first to engage with the Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care, by expressing their interest to participate in the Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework early adopters program.

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Sneha Patel – 'Fostering a love of learning'

Centre manager and accelerated degree pathway student Sneha Patel is passionate about fostering quality early education for children. In this Spotlight profile, she talks about her advocacy for continuous learning and the power of sharing knowledge.

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Early learners think big to share sustainability message

How an unexpected find in a sandpit motivated children at The Point Preschool to use their voices – and creativity – to save the Great Barrier Reef.

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Eight practical tips to support children's wellbeing

We know how important the first 5 years are for a child’s brain development. Half of all adult mental health challenges will have started before the age of 14.

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By the book – a story of social sustainability in action

Learn how Gosford Pre-School Inc. staff and early learners provided support and comfort to an early childhood education and care (ECEC) service in the flood-affected Northern Rivers.

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Exploring the 3 dimensions of sustainability in ECEC

Dr Jane Warren from the University of Wollongong unpacks the approved learning framework’s new sustainability principle and provides practice ideas for educators.

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