Current providers need to accept their extension and obtain departmental approval of an updated workplace instrument. A separate safety condition begins in July 202
The Sector, Australia’s largest online early childhood education and care news platform, has launched its 2027 event schedule with four events planned across four cities evenly spaced across the year.
From January, community preschools in NSW will face mandatory new conditions for wages and fees, as the government seeks to expand access through existing services.
As services approach the end of the year, there is plenty to feel proud of and still a lot to finish. Transition statements, enrolment enquiries and events need attention alongside the everyday work of educating and caring for children.
Goodstart, KU and Gowrie NSW say increased family fee relief will not offset the loss of operational support for preschool programs delivered in long day care.