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More Than 22,000 ‘Serious Incidents’ Recorded at Australian Childcare Services

Two deaths in early childhood centres were also recorded, as per the report.
More Than 22,000 ‘Serious Incidents’ Recorded at Australian Childcare Services
Young Bodhi Collins cools off at a water park in Yarrabilba, west of Brisbane, Australia on Nov. 30, 2023. AAP Image/Jono Searle
Monica O’Shea
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Serious incidents reported in early childhood education facilities in Australia have risen to a new high, according a 2026 Productivity Commission report.

The data revealed 22,364 incidents nationally involving injury, trauma or illness at early childhood education and care services in 2024-25, up from 20,281 in 2023-24.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]