Two five-year-old children were returned safely to their families after leaving Majura Early Childhood Centre after they were found by police. The provider has appointed an independent investigator, while the ACT regulator assesses the incident.
Jabiru Community Services has agreed to transfer its 20 Queensland outside school hours care (OSHC) services to Camp Australia, with the change planned for January 2027, subject to regulatory approval.
New capital planning funding supports eligible not-for-profit preschools preparing to change their service model, with registrations closing on 24 November 2026.
Mayfield Childcare has confirmed that it expects to generate underlying earnings of between $2.4 million and $2.7 million in 2026, a level lower than that previously signalled in its March 2026 investor presentation.
Australian research has distinguished flexibility that gives workers choice and security from arrangements that shift risk to employees. It offers ECEC providers a framework for reviewing rosters, hours and career pathways, although the study did not analyse the sector separately.
