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NSW Government invests in expansion of quality and accessible childcare
The NSW Government has committed $100 million over two years to support community preschools to grow their capacity, extend operating hours, and increase availability for working families. This forms a key part of its ongoing early learning reforms.
2025-09-17 07:35:43
by Fiona Alston
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CCS activity test changes to support greater access from January 2026
From January 2026, all Child Care Subsidy (CCS) eligible families will be guaranteed access to at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, as part of a federal reform known as the 3 Day Guarantee.
2025-09-15 11:26:21
by Fiona Alston
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New kindergarten co-located with school to open in Melbourne’s west
Families in Melbourne’s west will benefit from a new three-room kindergarten co-located with the future Aintree North Primary School, creating 178 additional kindergarten places from 2027.
2025-09-08 09:59:59
by Fiona Alston
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Buzz for newly renovated early education centre as local demand grows
A heritage-listed property in Lane Cove has unveiled a new look as Busy Bees Early Learning’s renovated centre, with a 120-place long day care (LDC) now open to help meet the growing demand for early education in Sydney’s Lower North Shore.
2025-08-29 06:00:17
by Fiona Alston
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Infrastructure upgrades prepare South Australian preschools for three-year-old rollout
More than 45 government preschools across South Australia are undergoing infrastructure works ahead of the state’s rollout of three-year-old preschools from 2026.
2025-08-27 08:15:53
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Government invests in expansion of quality and accessible childcare
2025-09-17 07:35:43
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