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flag Victorian childcare incidents rose to 6,613 in 2024/25, with safety and staffing concerns prompting a $226 million reform package.

flag Serious incidents in Victorian childcare centres rose to 6,613 in 2024/25, up from 6,142 the previous year, with breaches of national quality standards nearly doubling since 2020/21 to 533 incidents. flag Staff qualifications have declined, with only 75% of contact staff meeting minimum standards, down from 82.1%. flag In response, the government introduced bans on personal devices, mandatory training, CCTV assessments, and a national educator register, backed by a $226 million reform package including a 15% pay rise for educators. flag Emergency services were called 830 times, and the median weekly cost of 50 hours of subsidised care reached $719 in 2025. flag Education ministers will discuss safety reforms, while experts warn of oversupply and under-enrolment affecting quality.

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