September 2025 brings important updates for childcare services, with new regulations and guidance now in effect. Key documents from ACECQA, ECRU, and the WA Department of Communities provide the tools services need to stay compliant and strengthen child safety practices.
Quick Checklist – What You Should Have Saved/downloaded
o ACECQA Information Sheet (Sept 2025)
o NQF Child Safe Culture Guide
o NQF Online Safety Guide
o National Model Code on Digital Technology & Images
o Current Guide to the NQF
o ECRU Compliance Bulletins (WA)
o ECRU Legislation Updates (WA)
o ECRU Monitoring & Spot Check Guidance (WA)
o WA Dept. of Communities – Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse resources & training
