In Focus is a regular publication issued by ECRU to communicate on matters about quality management, best practice, compliance, training and events.
Latest editions of In Focus
2026
2025
Prior editions of In Focus
2024
Show more - October to December 2024 top 10 non-compliances
December 2024
- Director's Reflections for 2024
November/December 2024
- Top 10 non-compliances
October 2024
- Plans Assessments
September 2024
- Governance and Risk Management Program
August 2024
- April - June 2024 Top 10 Non-Compliances
July 2024
- Unpacking theme three and the NQS
June 2024
- Providing a child safe environment
May 2024
- January to March 2024 top 10 Non-Compliances
April 2024
- Updated guidance on the use of portacots
March 2024
- National Child Safe Principles
February 2024
- Documenting programs outside school hours care (OSHC)
January 2024
2023
Show more - Updates to the regulations.
December 2023
- Child Safe Organisation information, Allergens and assessment and rating refinements commencing 1 January.
November 2023
- Top 10 Non-Compliances; Children's Week Play Picnic; Relationships with children; Quality in focus; Upcoming events.
October 2023
- Changes to teacher registration legislation
from 19 December 2023.
September 2023
- Qualification requirements.
August 2023
- Information to consider when developing and reviewing policies and procedures.
July 2023
- National Burns Awareness Month.
June 2023
- Inadequate supervision.
May 2023
- Persons with management or control
April 2023
- New transportation requirements for centre based
services from 1 March 2023.
March 2023
- Reviewing Regulation 97: Emergency and evacuation procedures.
March 2023
2022
Show more - Proposed change to the working with children.
December 2022
December 2022
- Emergency and evacuation procedures; Temporary staffing waivers.
September 2022
- July 2022
Regulatory Spotlight: Displaying prescribed information; Burns safety
- May 2022
Regulatory Spotlight: OSHC Ratio requirements; How to avoid employing a prohibited person
- March 2022
Regulatory Spotlight: Sleep and rest - physical environment considerations to protect children from harm and hazard
- February 2022
Regulatory Spotlight: Playground Safety - Children love to climb
- January 2022
Regulation Spotlight: How to keep fences child-proof
- 10 November 2021
Bushfire preparedness and end of year events