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With 18 centres operating and more than 1,200 children enrolled, Early Learning Victoria shared lessons in workforce development, community engagement and establishing a new government provider.
Goodstart Early Learning, Australia’s largest early childhood education and care provider, has entered a conditional heads of agreement to acquire, subject to due diligence, thirty one Edge Early Learning centres from administrators, Korda Mentha.
Goodstart, REED and SDN will deliver up to 215 additional early learning places through new centres and expansions in four states.
ACECQA’s practical guidance connects environment design, educator positioning and knowledge of children with supervision that supports safe, meaningful participation in play and everyday routines.
ACECQA’s new resources help schools and outside school hours care services strengthen communication, clarify responsibilities and support children across their day.
The free program helps services embed sun protection into outdoor play, everyday routines and family education.
A new early childhood education and care centre in Tasmania’s Huon Valley has moved closer to construction, with planning approval and funding secured and a preferred builder selected.
Mobile preschool services across regional and remote New South Wales can access operational support and family fee relief through the 2026 Mobile Preschool Funding Program, with applications remaining open until 31 December 2026.