Welcome to the Term 3 2025 fkaCS Members eNewsletter, where we explore the essential role of children’s rights, cultural safety, and educator leadership in early childhood education and care. In this edition, we share practical insights and real-life examples from Yallabirrang Kindergarten and Springvale Service for Children, highlighting how children’s rights can be embedded into everyday practice, service culture, and decision-making.

We also unpack this year’s National Child Protection Week theme—Every conversation matters—with resources from the Multicultural Resource Centre to help educators turn awareness into meaningful action that strengthens child safety and wellbeing. Plus, stay updated on sector developments including new NQF child safety requirements, the Rapid Child Safety Review, Early Childhood Language Services resources, professional learning opportunities, and upcoming events.

Whether you’re looking for guidance on cultural and linguistic inclusion, strengthening protective practices, or staying informed about policy changes, this edition provides tools and knowledge to support safe, inclusive, and rights-led early learning environments.

Content:

Feature Article: Living a Culture of Children’s Rights: Putting Children at the Centre of Every Decision…p2

From the Multicultural Resource Centre…p9

fkaCS and Sector Updates …. p. 12