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CCS activity test changes to support greater access from January 2026
From January 2026, all Child Care Subsidy (CCS) eligible families will be guaranteed access to at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, as part of a federal reform known as the 3 Day Guarantee.
2025-09-15 11:26:21
by Fiona Alston
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It takes a village to raise a child: For many Australian families the village they need is out of reach
The release 2025 Uniting Families Report, reveals a stark truth: while most Australian families value the support of a ‘village’ in raising children, not all have equal access to one. Housing insecurity, financial stress and complex care responsibilities are leaving too many families without the strong networks they need to thrive.
2025-09-10 06:45:01
by Fiona Alston
Economics
New kindergarten co-located with school to open in Melbourne’s west
Families in Melbourne’s west will benefit from a new three-room kindergarten co-located with the future Aintree North Primary School, creating 178 additional kindergarten places from 2027.
2025-09-08 09:59:59
by Fiona Alston
Economics
High-quality Brisbane childcare centre sells off-market at benchmark yield
An off-market transaction has seen Guardian Childcare Lota, a newly developed early learning facility in Brisbane’s bayside, sold for $7.45 million, reflecting a tight 5.04 per cent yield and reinforcing investor appetite for quality childcare assets.
2025-09-05 07:30:20
by Fiona Alston
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Redbank Plains tops Queensland list for under-5 population
Redbank Plains has proven it’s officially top of the tots, with the community ranking the most popular amongst young families in Queensland.
2025-09-04 07:45:00
by Fiona Alston
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