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China introduces nationwide childcare subsidy to curb falling birthrate
China has announced a new national childcare subsidy, offering families financial assistance as part of its efforts to counter a declining birthrate and shrinking workforce.
2025-08-01 09:43:27
by Fiona Alston
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Childcare sector attracts strong investment amid market confidence
Investor demand for childcare real estate continues to rise, with recent data highlighting strong sales activity across the sector. The latest transactions underscore confidence in the long-term stability and growth potential of early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.
2025-08-01 09:00:23
by Fiona Alston
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Sustainable design shaping the future of early learning environments
Innovative centre design is reshaping early learning settings, blending safety, sustainability and flexibility to support children’s development and educators’ wellbeing.
2025-07-31 08:50:27
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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Part-time provisions under review in Children’s Services Award and 10 other modern awards
2025-07-25 08:05:18
by Fiona Alston
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New mentoring initiative launched to support male educators in early childhood
2025-07-25 08:00:40
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Could a four-day work week transform early childhood education in Australia?
2025-07-30 07:45:14
by Fiona Alston