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Legislative Changes Checklist - National and State-territory Based

As Member resources are updated relating to these changes, we will update the checklist. 

This checklist has been developed to help services understand and respond to recent legislative changes under the National Quality Framework and related state/territory legislation. The checklist includes legislative changes from 1st September 2025 to 27th February, and 24th April 2026.

Updated: June 2026

Sample Required Policies

Protected Disclosures Policy

Our Protected Disclosure (Whistleblower) Policy ensures that all staff, families, and community members can safely raise concerns about misconduct, breaches of law, or risks to children without fear of retaliation.

Updated: June 2026

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Service Device Register

The service register records the information required by the Education and Care Service’s (Supply, Authorisation and Use of Devices) Order 2025 for service-supplied devices and the authorisation for possession or control of personal devices.

Updated: March 2026
    

Sample Required Policies

Safe and Responsible Use of Digital Devices 2026 (NSW & National)

In today's digitally connected world, the safe and responsible use of digital technologies in early childhood education and care is paramount.

Updated: June 2026

This resource replaces Safe and Responsible Use of Digital Devices NSW. Click within this policy to view.

Sample Required Policies

Preschool-Based Fee Policy

The Education and Care Services National Regulations require approved providers to ensure their services have policies and procedures in place for the payment of fees and the provision of a statement of fees charged by the service.

Updated: May 2026

Sample Required Policies

Code of Conduct Policy - Staff and Committee Management

Our education and care service is committed to a code of professional conduct, upholding ethical principles and professional standards that guide decision-making and practice at the service. 

Updated: May 2026

Member News Editions

Member news 5 June 2026

5 Jun 2026
In this edition: Stronger governance starts here, Professional development survey 2026, 4.75% minimum wage increase announced, International Day of Play: Thursday 11 June, Have you explored AERO’s Early Learning Trajectories tool?, Plus more!

Member News Editions

Member news 1 June 2026

1 Jun 2026
In this edition: Professional development survey 2026, Your Professional Development Team at CELA, Advocacy spotlight: Calls to save a community managed long day care service, CELA training, Australian Teacher Standards Review, Plus more!

Sample Required Policies

Water Safety

Our service has a responsibility to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of each child at all times. Drowning is a leading cause of death for children aged 0-4 in Australia. While most drowning occurs in backyard swimming pools, it is important to be aware that children can drown in less than 6cm of water.

Updated: May 2026

Sample Required Policies

Transportation of Children

Our education and care service is committed to providing transportation that is carefully planned to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children at all times.

Updated: May 2026

Sample Required Policies

Safe Arrival of Children

CELA’s sample Safe Arrival of Children Policy supports services to be compliant with the National Law Education and Care Services, National Regulations and Legislative requirements around the safe arrival of children who travel between the education and care service and an education or early childhood service.

Updated: May 2026

Forms

Authorisation Form for Transportation

This is a sample form only. Community Early Learning Australia (CELA) has taken all care in compiling this information. We have done this on the understanding that all members undertake the responsibilty for assessing the relevance and accuracy of the content for their services's situation.

Updated: May 2026