Big Fat Smile has welcomed a delegation from Singapore’s Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), in a visit focused on leadership, professional learning and inclusion in early childhood education ...

In an age of instant documentation and digital ease, this article explores the importance of reclaiming presence and intentionality when working with infants and toddlers in early learning settings.

Transitions into early childhood education and care (ECEC) are about more than enrolment forms and drop-off routines. At their core, they are relationship-rich moments that shape how children and ...

As the new financial year approaches, early learning services across Australia are awaiting the outcome of the Fair Work Commission’s 2025–26 Annual Wage Review.

Aspiring early childhood educators in Brisbane’s outer north now have greater access to higher education, following the launch of the Strathpine University Hub. The new facility aims to support ...

As debate grows over Australia’s declining birthrate, some policymakers are turning to financial incentives in hopes of reversing the trend. But international evidence suggests a broader, systemic ...

Aboriginal-led partnerships are helping shape equitable early childhood outcomes in Western Australia, with community voices guiding decisions on funding, service delivery and data reform. The ninth ...