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Flinders study finds AR glasses boost junior science

Junior pupils showed stronger science understanding and teamwork when AR glasses were paired with classroom screens in a Victorian trial.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Privacy

CCTV to be trialled in 300 childcare centres under AUD $189m plan

Australia to trial CCTV in 300 childcare centres as part of a AUD $189m plan to boost child safety and improve oversight in early learning settings.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Early Childhood Education

VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, promoting active learning play

VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, an AUD $129.95 motion-sensing console that blends active play with education for children aged 4-11.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Human Capital Management

Humanforce partnership transforms HR at Story House Early Learning

Humanforce partners with Story House Early Learning to transform HR operations, cutting staff turnover by 5% and empowering 1,500 employees with streamlined processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Government's 15% pay rise for ECE staff misses core issues

The Federal Government's recent 15% pay rise for Early Childhood Education staff is insufficient to address key issues like excessive paperwork contributing to high turnover.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Artificial Intelligence

LoveHeart AI tool aims to revolutionise Australian early education

An Australian startup, LoveHeart, has unveiled the world's first AI-based teacher's aide, aiming to revolutionise early childhood education and cut educators' paperwork by 4.2 hours weekly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Global Stories

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Disaster Recovery

GTIA plans to boost charitable giving to USD $5 million

GTIA aims to boost its charitable giving to USD $5m in 2026, more than doubling the USD $1.91m it distributed to 45 non-profits in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

EduTech

Procare expands support for early childhood education

Procare Solutions optimises support for ECE providers in 2023, launching innovative tools such as Vine Assessments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

EduTech

NZTC rolls out global online education service

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) launches NZTC Global, offering online early childhood qualifications worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016

EduTech

Green Party calls out Education Minister over ECE push

Green Party criticizes Government's push for increased participation in early childhood education, claiming it puts children at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016

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Marketing Technologies

Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal

Strong search demand for children’s designs is prompting Canva to expand licensed content, with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates now live.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Surveillance

Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency

Canon unveils Workplace AI, an Edge AI surveillance solution enhancing real-time security and efficiency across sectors, supporting Singapore's SGD $1bn AI strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025