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Award question remains unresolved

Family Day Care pay equity question remains unresolved following SCHADS decision The Fair Work Commission has released its final decision in the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, commonly known as the SCHADS Award, as part of the gender-based undervaluation priority awards review. The decision finalises significant changes for many workers […]

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Award question remains unresolved

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Matthew Grant retires from FDCQ Board.

Family Day Care Queensland — children and educators in a learning moment, behind the cover of a document.

December 3, 2025

2025 Annual Report now available

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November 19, 2025

Coloured sand recall

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October 28, 2025

Queensland shines at the 2025 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards

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September 25, 2025

Vale Cathy Bavage

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August 27, 2025

Putting children first

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August 22, 2025

CRIS Digital Device Management

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When housing crisis meets child care crisis

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A timely call for valued investment in our sector's foundation

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FDCQ submits comprehensive response to National Child Safety Review

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FDCQ appoints new CEO with deep family day care roots

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Child Safety Review national public consultation and FDC implications

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Connections that count

Look before you lock!

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FDC extension granted for Child Protection training requirements

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Leadership transition at Family Day Care Queensland

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FDCQ sounds alarm on family day care crisis

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Statement of Shared Commitment

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FDCQ submits comprehensive response to National Child Safety Review

September 12, 2022

Key resources from Australia Government Department of Education, Early Childhood

September 12, 2022

Australian Government Childcare Package Evaluation

September 10, 2022

Australian Early Development Census

September 10, 2022

Early Childhood Australia 2022 - 23 Federal Budget | Pre-Budget Submission