The Early Word

Sector updates, products news, helpful resources and upcoming webinars.

OWNA Acquires KindiCare to Transform Childcare Discovery and Enrolment Across Australia

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

NQF & CCS Changes in January 2026: What You Need to Know

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Critical Reflection in Early Childhood Education: Turning Practice into Progress

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

OWNA Acquires Juice Technologies, Strengthening Choice and Innovation in Childcare Software Across Australia & New Zealand

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Message from the CEO

Friday, October 10, 2025

NQS Quality Area 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities

Monday, September 29, 2025

MTOP: Guide to My Time, Our Place

Monday, September 22, 2025

How OWNA is helping services meet the new child safety requirements

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Child Safety Changes from September 1st

Friday, August 29, 2025