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Global shifts in early childhood policy: What Australia can learn

As nations like Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States undertake significant reforms in early childhood education and care (ECEC), Australia’s own move toward universal access is unfolding within a broader international context.

2025-06-09 09:14:00

by Fiona Alston

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Closing the gap: Study calls for equitable ECEC access

A new report from Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute reveals that nearly a quarter of Australians still live in ‘childcare deserts’, highlighting a critical need for more equitable early childhood education and care (ECEC) provision.

2025-06-09 09:00:29

by Fiona Alston

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Minister Rishworth highlights early childhood education initiatives in Melbourne press conference

Minister for Early Childhood Education Amanda Rishworth addressed the media during a press conference in Melbourne, held on 5 June to discuss the government's ongoing commitment to early childhood education and care. The press conference covered various initiatives aimed at improving access, affordability, and quality of early learning services across Australia.

2025-06-05 11:26:31

by Fiona Alston

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The ‘3 day guarantee’ for childcare starts next year. The challenge could be finding quality care

One of the Albanese government’s headline election policies was a “three-day guarantee” for childcare. 

2025-05-29 10:22:18

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Short-term birth rate fixes won’t solve long-term ECEC challenges

As debate grows over Australia’s declining birthrate, some policymakers are turning to financial incentives in hopes of reversing the trend. But international evidence suggests a broader, systemic response is needed, especially across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.

2025-05-28 09:45:21

by Fiona Alston

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Modern Award wages, including ECEC, to rise by 3.50% after FWC 2025 annual review

2025-06-03 16:07:24

by Fiona Alston

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“They’re not content”: What educators and others in ECEC think about children’s images on social media

2025-06-05 13:10:32

by Isabella Southwell

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Policy discussions to kick off new ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum

2025-06-03 18:12:32

by Isabella Southwell