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Building a brighter future for NSW Children: one service at a time
When Cowra Early Childhood Services dreamt of a new preschool, they faced a challenge familiar to many not-for-profit childcare providers across New South Wales: transforming a bold vision into reality, within budget and under the strict requirements of government funding.
2025-09-26 08:00:06
by Fiona Alston
Economics
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Workforce
New Edge Early Learning centre opens in Kanimbla to meet growing demand for childcare in Cairns
Families in Cairns will soon have more childcare and Kindy options with the opening of Edge Early Learning Kanimbla, delivering 103 new places for local children and creating new jobs for educators and support staff.
2025-09-22 07:30:01
by Fiona Alston
Economics
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Workforce
NSW Government invests in expansion of quality and accessible childcare
The NSW Government has committed $100 million over two years to support community preschools to grow their capacity, extend operating hours, and increase availability for working families. This forms a key part of its ongoing early learning reforms.
2025-09-17 07:35:43
by Fiona Alston
Economics
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Quality
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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
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
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