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Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) news and media

Media releases

Childcare worker in western Melbourne issued with immediate suspension for alleged misconduct

VECRA has suspended an early childhood educator following allegations of serious misconduct that risked the safety, health or wellbeing of children in their care.

Werribee early childhood service faces suspension of service approval due to serious safety concerns

VECRA has suspended the service approval of Milestones Early Learning Werribee for a period of 90 days.

First educator suspended under tough new Victorian child safety laws

VECRA has suspended an early childhood educator alleged to have used excessive force against a child.

Services reminded of safety requirements for the transportation of children

VECRA reminds services that when children are transported, critical safety measures must be in place.

Criminal charges against Vi and Nhat Pty Ltd for allegedly putting children’s safety at risk

VECRA has charged Ms Tran, Mr Ta and their company, Vi and Nhat Pty Ltd with a total of 9 offences.

Criminal charges against G8 Education Limited for allegedly putting child’s safety at risk

VECRA has charged G8 Education Limited with a total of 5 offences in relation to alleged breaches by Community Kids Hoppers Crossing Early Education Centre service.

Emergency Action Notice served on Chawla Group AU PTY LTD, operator of Kindoo Childcare Centre

VECRA has served an Emergency Action Notice on Chawla Group AU PTY LTD due to unsafe sleep and rest practices.

Team Holiday Pty Ltd faces criminal charges for allegations of putting children’s safety at risk

The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) has charged approved provider Team Holiday with a total of 13 offences.

News stories

News1 Jan 2026

A new regulatory authority for early childhood education

The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) will oversee safety, quality and compliance in early childhood education from 1 January 2026.

News1 Jan 2026

Announcing our new Interim Regulator

Welcoming Adam Fennessy PSM as the new Interim Regulator for the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA).

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