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Key Facts: SUNNYBOD™ was founded by Australian mum Shannon after her mother’s melanoma battle, inspiring her mission to make daily sun protection easier and more achievable for families. The brand’s refillable, mess-free SPF applicator brush enables hands-free application, removing the frustration of greasy hands and making it easier to apply sunscreen to tricky areas such … Continued
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The United Services Union (USU) has condemned Wingecarribee Shire Council for its closed-door decision to outsource the long-standing Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) service – warning that the move will cause real and immediate harm to local children and their families who depend on stable, affordable, community-run care. At a confidential meeting on Wednesday, 19 … Continued
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Monday, 17 November 2025 New National Children’s Commissioner commences term Australia’s new National Children’s Commissioner, Deb Tsorbaris, says the nation must seize the opportunity to deliver real change for children and families, as she today begins her five-year term. Commissioner Tsorbaris is a leading figure in children’s rights, with decades of experience working with children, families and communities to improve wellbeing … Continued
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The below can be attributed to Act for Kids Executive Director of Service, Strategy and Growth – Tom McIntyre “Today’s announcement of a national system to track the criminal history of people holding a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is a crucial step forward in protecting Australian children. Act for Kids has long advocated for … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit will hold public hearings this Friday as part of two inquiries: The effectiveness of Australia’s National Anti-Doping Scheme The procurement of mandated national support and advocacy services for victims of child sexual abuse. Date: Friday, 31 October 2025 Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm (AEDT) Venue: Committee Room 2R1, … Continued
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The below can be attributed to Act for Kids CEO Dr Katrina Lines: The revelations from the ABC Four Corners investigation into Australia’s childcare system are deeply disturbing and highlight there is still so much more work to do in protecting our children. As a national child protection organisation, Act for Kids stands with all … Continued
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Tuesday 28 October 2025 The union representing teachers in early childhood education and care (ECEC) in NSW and the ACT is shocked by the ABC Four Corners investigation ‘Hunting Ground’, reporting on paedophiles preying upon young children in Australia’s ECEC sector. “We are deeply disturbed by the revelations in Four Corners and share the anger … Continued
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Childcare workers at the City of Sydney Council have missed out on a $160 a week pay bump because the Council refused to fill in paperwork for a federal government grant. The 50 childcare workers who run the Council’s 10 centres across the city in suburbs like Redfern, The Rocks, Woolloomooloo, Eveleigh, and Pyrmont … Continued
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The voices and needs of children in foster care and other forms out-of-home care should be prioritised, according to a new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission. A ground to grow from is the latest report from the National Children’s Commissioner’s Supporting Quality Engagement with Children project. Funded by the Australian Department of Social Services, … Continued
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15 October 2025 • When Wednesday 15 October, 11.30am for 11.45am • Where Top of Martin Place, Sydney (opposite NSW Parliament House) • What Press conference and photo opportunity • Who IEUA NSW/ACT Branch Secretary Carol Matthews; preschool teachers The union representing teachers in early childhood education and care in NSW and the ACT is today holding a Day of Action rally on behalf … Continued
