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National Quality Framework information sessions

More than 2,500 early childhood education and care sector educators and providers attended the National Quality Framework information sessions held throughout Queensland by the Department of Education and Training during October and November 2011.

From the Gold Coast to Cairns and Mackay to Emerald, venues were filled to capacity with attendees who engaged in lively discussion and showed enthusiasm and dedication to understanding and applying the new National Regulations and National Law .

For further information and copies of the handouts distributed at the information sessions visit the National Regulations webpage.

Download a copy of the PowerPoint presentation 2.1M slides.

Online Information Session: Audio Recording

Presented by Executive Director, Anne Reddell, the online information session provides comprehensive detail on the National Regulations and explores the key changes for Queensland specific to long day care, family day care, outside school hours care, pre-Prep and kindergarten services.

It aligns with the presentation delivered during the face-to-face sessions held throughout Queensland.

View the NQF Information Session.

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