ASX listed G8 Education announced on 12 November 2026 that Majority Capital Partners had made an indicative, non-binding proposal to buy 100 per cent of the company by way of a scheme of arrangement for $0.26 a share.
For Karen Wright, Director of Thrive Outside School Hours Care (Thrive OSHC) and founder of Thrive Training and Education, supporting educators to grow, develop and reach their potential has always been central to her commitment to the education and care sector.
ASX listed early childhood education and care provider (ECEC) G8 Education has received a non-binding, indicative proposal from Australian private equity firm Majority Capital Partners in a deal that values the business at around $196 million.
The Victorian Liberals and Nationals would maintain Free Kinder and review the early learning sector focusing on funding, regulation, compliance, infrastructure, capacity and workforce if elected, Shadow Minister for Education Brad Rowswell told a sector forum.
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have committed to returning funding for the Start Strong program for community preschools, plus funding for preschool programs for approved long day care services if elected.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has warned there is a growing gap when it comes to funding for early learning globally.
Independent early learning providers should be measured on the quality of their practice and their outcomes for children and families, not on their ownership model, says Sheela Edwards, founder of Aurora Early Education.
A new national research and health network is looking to improve support for children with neurodevelopmental differences.
The Australian Government has announced over $100 million to boost culturally safe, community-led care for First Nations mothers and young children..
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