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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is conducting a limited review of the mandatory safety standard for toys containing magnets and is seeking stakeholder feedback.
The mandatory standard applies to new toys intended for children under 14 that contain magnets or magnetic components. It includes requirements designed to reduce the risk of choking, serious internal injury or death if small, high-powered magnets are swallowed.
The review is seeking feedback on:
Family day care services and educators with an interest in toy and product safety are invited to contribute their views.
The consultation closes on Friday 31 July 2026.
To learn more and complete the survey, visit the ACCC Consultation Hub.
For questions about the consultation, email ProductSafety.Regulation@accc.gov.au
The Australian Government Department of Education offers a range of courses on its online learning platform, Geccko. Geccko is tailored to the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. Among the available courses is ‘Overview of Family Assistance Law and National Law’.
This course is ideal for providers and educators seeking to strengthen their understanding of the legislative frameworks governing ECEC services in Australia. Participants will explore the roles of government in the administration of ECEC, key aspects of the Family Assistance Law and the National Law, and how to identify the similarities and differences between them.
All Geccko courses are self-paced and are accessible via tablet, computer/laptop or mobile phone. Certificates of completion can be downloaded upon completion.
You can find out more about and register for Geccko here.
Learner comments:
“The course was helpful for my professional development.”
“This course should be mandatory for all who wish to pursue a career in this field and especially for candidates who are in a management role.”
Services Australia is warning providers to be alert to scammers impersonating Services Australia, PRODA and myGov to steal personal information and online account passwords (including PRODA).
Scammers may make contact by email, text message, social media or phone. Their messages may contain links to fake websites designed to look like legitimate government services.
Scammers may claim:
They may send a message before calling to make the contact appear genuine and then ask for personal information or account passwords.
Approved providers and staff who access PRODA should:
Services are encouraged to share this warning with all staff who access PRODA or manage provider and service information.
To report messages or calls claiming to be from PRODA, report it to reportascam@servicesaustralia.gov.au.
For assistance with your PRODA account, call PRODA Support on 1800 700 199, or to learn more visit the Services Australia website.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is a national celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, held each year on 4 August since 1988.
For 2026, Living Our Truth celebrates the voices, stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities. This year, the day aims to celebrate children as the next generation of leaders; confident, proud and ready to carry forward the strong voices, stories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
If you would like to get involved, you can find suggested ways to celebrate, more information on Children's Day and event registration here.
Early Learning Matters Week is a national campaign held from 3-9 August, 2026. Led by Early Childhood Australia (ECA), celebrating the vital role early learning plays in shaping children's development, wellbeing and future success.
It's an opportunity to raise awareness of the value of high-quality early childhood education and care, celebrate the incredible work of educators, and advocate for the importance of investing in children's earliest years.
To find out more, or get involved, please click here.
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