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$3 million boost to support flexible early learning options for NSW families
More than $3 million has been allocated to early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across New South Wales, as part of the third round of the state’s Flexible Initiatives Trial, a program designed to support working families by delivering more convenient, community-responsive early learning options.
2026-01-27 07:30:19
by Fiona Alston
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Stunning Sydney childcare centre sells for $11.5 million
A newly completed childcare centre in Sydney’s south-west has sold for $11.5 million reflecting a 5.26 per cent yield highlighting continued investor demand for defensive assets with long-term income security.
2026-01-23 08:06:51
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Expanding access to early education in regional South Australia: New investment brings services closer to families
Access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) is central to children’s development, family wellbeing and community prosperity. In a significant joint commitment, the Albanese and Malinauskas governments have announced a major expansion of early learning infrastructure in regional South Australia, delivering new and expanded services where families need them most.
2026-01-23 08:06:50
by Fiona Alston
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Community Child Care Fund expanded to support services in disadvantaged communities
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can now apply for a new round of Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) grants, with significant funding available to help services remain viable in communities experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.
2026-01-21 11:25:01
by Fiona Alston
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Tall Tree Early Learning White Gum Valley celebrates official opening with community leaders
The Atlantis Group proudly marked a significant milestone this week, welcoming Federal Member for Fremantle, Josh Wilson MP, to its newest early learning centre , Tall Tree Early Learning White Gum Valley ahead of the service’s official opening.
2026-01-20 07:30:35
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Victorian Parliament releases key paper on child safety and reform in ECEC
2026-01-23 09:52:28
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Student placements are not a staffing strategy: The missing piece from our workforce conversation
2026-01-20 08:00:17
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Reforms risk failing as new data reveals $2.4b child-safety gap
2026-01-19 07:15:41
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