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New Horn Island early childhood service to support First Nations children and families

The Albanese Government has announced funding for a new community-led early childhood education and care (ECEC) service on Horn Island (Ngurupai) in the Torres Strait, designed to support around 25 local children and their families.

2025-08-20 13:50:24

by Fiona Alston

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What Australia can learn from the UK’s free childcare funding model

The United Kingdom’s bold expansion of free childcare has been described as both a “fantastic success story” and a policy at risk of collapse. The soaring demand for subsidised places has exceeded expectations, placing enormous pressure on funding and service delivery. 

2025-07-30 05:55:41

by Fiona Alston

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Parents fight to save beloved community preschool as council chooses private provider

Parents in Sydney’s north are rallying to save KU Chatswood Community Preschool, a much-loved KU Children’s Service’s not-for-profit preschool service that has supported families for over four decades, after Willoughby City Council confirmed it was not renewing its lease. 

2025-07-29 10:22:23

by Fiona Alston

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Parents back calls to expand child care subsidy to include flexible care options

Families, advocates, and some politicians are pushing for Australia’s childcare subsidy to cover more than just centre-based care, arguing that parents need greater flexibility to balance work and family life.

2025-07-29 07:55:20

by Fiona Alston

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MacKillop Education opens new Clifton Hill school to meet rising demand

MacKillop Family Services has expanded its specialist education footprint in Victoria with the launch of a new school in Clifton Hill, opening Term 3 to meet increasing demand for an inclusive and therapeutic learning environment.

2025-07-28 09:15:25

by Fiona Alston

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National Working with Children Check reforms gain momentum with NSW support

2025-08-18 11:29:45

by Fiona Alston

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Sesame Lane Kippa-Ring Regency Street: Leading the way with the Curiosity Approach in Queensland

2025-08-14 10:57:33

by Fiona Alston

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Three stories of male leadership and influence in ECEC

2025-08-11 08:45:29

by Fiona Alston