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Blog

25 August 2026

3 min read

The Real Cost of a Missed Payment (And How PayNow Fixes It)

by Salli Trump

A missed direct debit doesn’t stay a $200 problem for long. It turns into a reminder call, then a follow-up ….

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Educational Insights and Frameworks

27 March 2023

6 min read

Children’s books by Australian authors to inspire a love for reading

by Dean Comeau

Check out this list of children’s books by Australian authors to include at your service. Introducing Australian children to the ….

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Environmental Sustainability

20 March 2023

4 min read

Sustainability activities for children—6 fun ways to teach eco-consciousness

by Dean Comeau

These six sustainability activities for children turn everyday learning into hands-on eco habits. Gardening supports physical, emotional and social development ….

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Safety and Regulations

15 March 2023

9 min read

The Value of Promoting Good Hygiene Practices in ECEC Services 

by Dean Comeau

In preschools, primary schools and ECEC services, many children sharing the same space increases the risk of illness. To avoid ….

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Educational Insights and Frameworks

14 March 2023

7 min read

Importance of teaching mindfulness for kids

by Dean Comeau

Include mindfulness for kids in your program to help children at your service discover the power of a meditative mind. ….

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Educational Insights and Frameworks

13 March 2023

5 min read

Importance of Unstructured Play to Children’s Development

by Dean Comeau

Discover how you can encourage unstructured play at your setting.  Children need to play. It’s essential to their physical, mental ….

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Childcare Operations and Management

15 February 2023

5 min read

SMS in Office—5 ways to get the most out of our handy tool

by Dean Comeau

SMS—the numbers don’t lie SMS marketing is a highly effective form of communication. Up to 60% of Australian adults only use ….

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Safety and Regulations

17 January 2023

4 min read

Practical safety and first-aid tips to teach children

by Dean Comeau

It’s never too early for children to learn about safety or first-aid tips. No matter how careful a child is, ….

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Educational Insights and Frameworks

21 December 2022

4 min read

How outdoor play enhances early years development

by Dean Comeau

During early childhood, young learners grow and develop beyond the four walls of the classroom. Studies suggest that outdoor play ….

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Childcare Operations and Management

14 December 2022

2 min read

New Playground Messenger feature brings educators and guardians even closer

by Dean Comeau

Playground, Xplor Education’s platform for educators, helps early childcare and education (ECEC) facilities with their day-to-day operations by streamlining admin ….

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Childcare Operations and Management

05 December 2022

6 min read

Complying Written Arrangement (CWA)—enjoy a smoother process with Xplor Education

by Dean Comeau

A Complying Written Arrangement (CWA) is the formal agreement that confirms a child has started care and enables access to ….

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Educational Insights and Frameworks

30 November 2022

3 min read

In-app programming and planning—now available in Playground

by Dean Comeau

Now educators can get more done, even when on the move with in-app programming and planning. Playground, Xplor Education’s educator ….

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Educational Insights and Frameworks

15 November 2022

5 min read

How To Give Children Proper Praise

by Dean Comeau

Giving children proper praise is essential for encouragement and to be effective. Parents and teachers frequently use words of encouragement ….

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Save Our Service aim to be the national leader in childcare recruitment, attracting top talent to support the childcare community and inspire future generations. Their purpose is to cost-effectively provide reliable, high-quality childcare staff quickly, while offering valuable training and professional development support to our SOS educators.

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Safe-Sight.Ai is a proudly Australian company building human-centred AI solutions that make childcare environments safer. We help prevent incidents before they happen, protect children and educators, reduce risk, and support ESG goals, all while respecting privacy and building trust within the childcare community. 

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At ELC Group (Early Learning Consultancy Group Australia),they deliver practical, tailored solutions to help you manage, build, transition, or improve your childcare service. With over 30 years of experience as leaders, teachers, and mentors across Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary Education, we’re a trusted national childcare management company supporting providers at every stage.

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At Custom Data, they deliver superior customer service and reliable, knowledgeable support to childcare organisations, letting them focus on caring for children and families. With over 25 years of experience, they help reduce staff costs, streamline administrative tasks, share valuable industry insights, and provide cost-effective solutions tailored to your specific needs.

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Champ Enterprises is a boutique bookkeeping firm specialising in cloud-based bookkeeping and PAYG/Payroll services for small-to-mid-sized businesses, including childcare centers. We ensure compliance, reconcile transactions, pay suppliers and staff, and deliver clear financial reports—so childcare providers can focus on caring for children while we handle the books.

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1Place Childcare software makes compliance and best practice easy by standardizing processes across your centers. Move forms, checklists, and processes online for real-time visibility and productivity, in-center or remote. Intuitive dashboards let management track multiple sites, spotting gaps and wins driving continuous improvement, smoother operations, stronger performance, and sustainable growth.

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