Bright Approach Consultancy

04/08/2026

📢 The Guide to the NQF has been updated to include:
✅ strengthened guidance for school age care services in Section 3, including the NQS and assessment and rating process, and
✅ information about related provider determinations.

💻 Check out the updated Guide to stay informed: www.acecqa.gov.au/national-quality-framework/guide-nqf

31/07/2026

02/07/2026

Reportable conduct scheme effective 1st July 2026.

25/12/2025

🎄Hope you all had a relaxed and blessed Christmas. See you all in 2026!

03/12/2025

All children have the right to make decisions that affect them.

Explore ways to teach young children about consent by asking before taking photos or videos. A simple step toward safer, respectful digital practices.

https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/OSG_Tools_UsingDigitalTechnologiesSafely_EmpoweringChildrenUnder5ByAskingThemToGiveConsentForPhotosOrVideos_1.pdf

16/11/2025

Have you checked your service?
Recalled coloured sand!

https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/customers-warned-of-recalled-children%E2%80%99s-sand-due-to-asbestos-risks

Parents and educators, take note — these popular children’s sand products may contain asbestos!

The ACCC has published a recall notice for the following products:

- Educational Colours – Rainbow Sand (1.3kg)
- Creatistics – Coloured Sand (1kg)
- Kadink – Sand (1.3kg)

These products were sold nationally, including at Officeworks and online.

If you have these products, stop using them immediately. Place the sand in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely and keep it out of reach of children.

Find more details here: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls

31/10/2025

Under new laws named in honour of Daniel Morcombe, Queensland is establishing a public child s*x offender register.

The photos and personal details of reportable offenders who fail to comply with their obligations or hide from police will be listed on a newly established government website. It will arm parents with the information they need and make Queensland safer.

These new laws will help parents protect children who can’t protect themselves by putting the rights of victims ahead of offenders.

We've partnered with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to help keep Qld kids safe. For more information about the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Day for Daniel, visit www.danielmorcombe.com.au

29/10/2025

🔹 Safe Spaces, Strong Voices – Child Safe Standards Webinar 🔹

Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland, supported by the Queensland Family and Child Commission, continues the conversation on Child Safe Standards with free virtual sessions designed to help early learning services prepare for upcoming sector reforms.

These free webinars are designed to support early learning providers in understanding and implementing Queensland’s new Child Safe Standards, effective from 1 January 2026.

Participants will:
• Learn about Queensland’s new Child Safe Standards.
• Explore best practice approaches to staff recruitment, induction, and training.
• Gain practical strategies to strengthen a child safe culture within their service.
• Access tailored guidance and resources for early learning settings.

Session options:
📅 Thursday 6 November 2025 – 10:30am -12:00pm | https://zcu.nu/Wod
📅 Thursday 6 November 2025 – 2:00pm - 3:30pm | https://zcu.nu/UE3
📅 Wednesday 12 November 2025 – 1:00pm - 2:30pm | https://zcu.nu/Fm8
📅 Wednesday 12 November 2025 – 6:00pm - 7:30pm | https://zcu.nu/jJP

Who should attend:
Approved Providers, Nominated Supervisors, Centre Directors, and Administrators.

Cost: Free (membership not required)
Places are limited. Register now to secure your spot.

03/09/2025

🎉 Happy Early Childhood Educators day.
🙏 Thank you for making such a difference in the lives of children and families. 🙌