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Staffing shortages and subsidy schemes: the real childcare crisis
With the Federal Government facing mounting scrutiny over its planned reforms for the early childhood sector, Patrick Bell, CEO of Finexia Financial Group has offered insights into what he terms “a complex web of competing proposals from the Productivity Commission” each of which comes with “significant trade offs.”
2024-12-10 09:46:40
by Freya Lucas
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Parents concerned about Alexander Thomson Uniting Kindergarten closure
Concerned parents have petitioned Victoria’s Geelong Council, expressing issues with the planned closure of free sessional kindergarten at Alexander Thomson Uniting Kindergarten, operated by Uniting Victoria/Tasmania at the end of the year, potentially to be replaced by long day care services which would attract a fee for service.
2024-12-10 08:24:58
by Freya Lucas
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Community expresses concern about location of new long day care setting
Residents in the West Australian community of Darlington have expressed concern about the location of a new early childhood service, with the main issue being the bushfire risk posed by the location of the service in a cul de sac location.
2024-12-09 07:55:24
by Freya Lucas
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Noogaleek Children’s Centre gets grant to build gathering place
Noogaleek Children’s Centre in the New South Wales south coast community of Berkeley will use a $250,000 grant to build a gathering place for children, their families, educators, and the community.
2024-12-05 08:40:47
by Freya Lucas
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Furniture, fixtures and equipment ready to ensure state delivered kinder is ready to go
The Victorian Government is quipping new state-delivered kindergartens opening in 2025 with furniture, fixtures and equipment, making sure kindergartens have the modern facilities they need to help children thrive.
2024-12-03 07:52:47
by Freya Lucas
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Furniture, fixtures and equipment ready to ensure state delivered kinder is ready to go
2024-12-03 07:52:47
by Freya Lucas
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Parents concerned about Alexander Thomson Uniting Kindergarten closure
2024-12-10 08:24:58
by Freya Lucas
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First metropolitan sites announced for SA three year old preschool
2024-12-03 07:07:29
by Freya Lucas
