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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
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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
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Building a brighter future for NSW Children: one service at a time
When Cowra Early Childhood Services dreamt of a new preschool, they faced a challenge familiar to many not-for-profit childcare providers across New South Wales: transforming a bold vision into reality, within budget and under the strict requirements of government funding.
2025-09-26 08:00:06
by Fiona Alston
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New Edge Early Learning centre opens in Kanimbla to meet growing demand for childcare in Cairns
Families in Cairns will soon have more childcare and Kindy options with the opening of Edge Early Learning Kanimbla, delivering 103 new places for local children and creating new jobs for educators and support staff.
2025-09-22 07:30:01
by Fiona Alston
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Government announces new Workforce Reference Group to address ECEC staffing challenges
2025-10-03 08:59:22
by Fiona Alston
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Children’s Week 2025: Promoting children’s rights across Australia
2025-10-02 07:00:14
by Fiona Alston
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Deb Tsorbaris named Australia’s next National Children’s Commissioner
2025-10-07 09:37:51
by Fiona Alston
