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I was 170th on their list: What are the health impacts for families who can’t access daycare?

Imagine living in a town where three or more families are competing for a single early learning place. This is the reality for many families in regional, rural and remote Australia. Experts call these areas “childcare deserts”.

2025-10-10 08:45:20

by Fiona Alston

Economics

Provider

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

Economics

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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

Economics

Policy

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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

Economics

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

Affordability & Accessibility LATEST STORIES

I was 170th on their list: What are the health impacts for families who can’t access daycare?

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

Childcare provider takes action in countdown to major subsidy reform

Childcare providers prepare for new 3 Day Guarantee reforms

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

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Childcare providers prepare for new 3 Day Guarantee reforms

Childcare provider takes action in countdown to major subsidy reform

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