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Community-led early learning service opens in Alice Springs to support First Nations children
A new early childhood education and care service has opened in Alice Springs, increasing access to high-quality, culturally responsive education for local First Nations families.
2025-12-12 07:34:17
by Fiona Alston
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Queensland Government expands investment in early learning access
The Queensland Government has announced investment to deliver new early learning programs across the state, with a focus on supporting families and children who face barriers to accessing kindergarten. The initiative aims to ensure more children are developmentally on track by the time they start school, aligning with the state’s commitment to equitable access and quality outcomes in early childhood education.
2025-12-05 07:00:51
by Fiona Alston
Economics
$3.48 million investment to expand early learning in Parkes Shire
The Australian Government has committed to a transformative expansion of early childhood education and care (ECEC) infrastructure, workforce and access pathways, under a reform agenda that includes the establishment of a $1 billion Building Early Education Fund.
2025-12-03 07:15:09
by Fiona Alston
Economics
$8.5m sale of Cranbourne West childcare centre highlights investor confidence
A newly completed early childhood education and care (ECEC) centre in Cranbourne West, Victoria, has changed hands for $8.5 million, reinforcing the sector’s reputation as one of Australia’s most resilient investment classes.
2025-12-02 07:45:50
by Fiona Alston
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New kinders and community hub to meet community need
KU Children’s Services is set to operate and deliver services at the Bloinks Community Hub (interim name) and Biyala Primary School Kindergarten in Armstrong Creek starting in Term One, January 2026.
2025-11-24 07:15:22
by Fiona Alston
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Australia’s child care services market to reach USD 8.8 billion by 2034, driven by policy reform and AI integration
2025-12-03 07:45:15
by Fiona Alston
Economics
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Queensland Government expands investment in early learning access
2025-12-05 07:00:51
by Fiona Alston
Economics
$8.5m sale of Cranbourne West childcare centre highlights investor confidence
2025-12-02 07:45:50
by Fiona Alston
