How Early Learning Services Can Prepare for the 2026 NQS Child Safety Standards
The NQS will be refined in 2026 to place stronger emphasis on child safety in early learning. Learn what’s changing in Quality Areas 2 and 7, how services can prepare, and how McArthur partners with centres to build a confident, compliant child safe culture.
Continue ReadingNQF Vaping Ban 2025: How Early Learning Services Can Build Smoke-Free Environments
The NQF vaping ban takes effect in September 2025, requiring early learning services to be smoke-free and vape-free. Learn what this means for leaders, how to build a positive workplace culture, and how McArthur supports centres with workforce and compliance solutions.
Continue ReadingChild Safety and NQF Mandatory Reporting 2025: Understanding the 24-Hour Reporting Rule
The NQF is introducing a stricter 24-hour mandatory reporting rule for early learning services from September 2025. Understand what this change means, why it matters for child safety, and how McArthur supports centres to meet compliance with confidence.
Continue ReadingEarly Learning and Digital Safety: A Guide to the New NQF Technology Standards
From September 2025, the NQF will require new digital safety standards in early learning. Discover what centres must do, how the ACECQA Online Safety Guide supports compliance, and how McArthur helps services prepare educators for these changes.
Continue ReadingNQF Child Safety Compliance Changes 2025: Essential Guide for Early Learning Services
From September 2025, major NQF child safety reforms will take effect in early learning. Discover the key compliance changes, how they impact services and educators, and how McArthur helps centres prepare with expert guidance and workforce support.
Continue ReadingMcArthur Celebrates 30 Years of ISO 9001 Certification
In June 2025, McArthur proudly marks 30 years of ISO 9001 certification, a milestone that reflects our commitment to quality, consistency, and continuous improvement in recruitment and HR services across Australia. Three decades strong, and still evolving.
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