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Building Early Education Fund: $1 billion boost to expand ECEC access in areas of need

The Australian Government is moving ahead with the Building Early Education Fund, a landmark $1 billion investment designed to expand access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in communities that need them most.

2025-10-09 08:57:47

by Fiona Alston

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Childcare provider takes action in countdown to major subsidy reform

Strategic workforce planning, communication and a commitment to quality will be critical for early childhood education and care providers as they prepare for major Child Care Subsidy (CCS) policy reform. 

2025-10-08 06:45:55

by Fiona Alston

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Childcare providers prepare for new 3 Day Guarantee reforms

From 5 January 2026, all Child Care Subsidy (CCS) eligible families will be entitled to at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight under the Australian Government’s new “3 Day Guarantee”.

2025-10-08 06:25:50

by Fiona Alston

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Global perspectives: How Australia’s childcare reforms compare to Denmark and Canada

As countries around the world grapple with the challenge of affordable early childhood education and care (ECEC), new international comparisons are prompting reflection on what Australia can learn from other systems.

2025-10-08 06:07:00

by Fiona Alston

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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

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Government announces new Workforce Reference Group to address ECEC staffing challenges

2025-10-03 08:59:22

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Xplor Horizons 2025 showcases innovation, partnership and growth in Early Childhood Education and Care

2025-10-07 07:37:34

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