Statement from Early Experts Consultants

The Four Corners documentary Hunting Ground has shone a harsh light on serious failures in parts of Australia’s early childhood sector. As confronting as these stories are, they must be a catalyst for lasting change — to strengthen systems, rebuild trust, and ensure every child is safe and valued.

At Early Experts Consultancy, we stand with the many educators and leaders who dedicate themselves daily to creating safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environments. We know that most services operate with integrity , yet we also recognise that good intent must be supported by strong systems, training, and leadership.

Our focus is on helping providers and services take practical action:

• Strengthening child-safeguarding policies and supervision practices

• Building confident, well-trained teams who understand their responsibilities

• Supporting leaders to create transparent, reflective, and accountable cultures

• Partnering with families to make safety and trust visible in every interaction

We believe the sector can emerge stronger — through courage, collaboration, and a shared commitment to children’s wellbeing. Early Experts Consultants remains dedicated to supporting early learning providers to deliver excellence, uphold safety, and lead meaningful reform.

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