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New community-run early learning service opens in Kununurra

A new early childhood education and care (ECEC) service has officially opened in Kununurra, offering children in remote Western Australia access to high-quality, culturally safe early education.

2025-08-22 10:54:11

by Fiona Alston

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New Horn Island early childhood service to support First Nations children and families

The Albanese Government has announced funding for a new community-led early childhood education and care (ECEC) service on Horn Island (Ngurupai) in the Torres Strait, designed to support around 25 local children and their families.

2025-08-20 13:50:24

by Fiona Alston

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Call to action: National data reinforces urgency of closing pay gaps in care sectors

A new workforce analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights entrenched gender inequality across Australia’s labour market including early childhood education and care (ECEC) with First Nations women experiencing the largest gender pay gaps.

2025-08-20 10:54:49

by Fiona Alston

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Vision Super reviews early learning investment

Industry super fund Vision Super has confirmed it has divested its $3.3 million stake in early learning provider G8 Education, citing concerns relating to recent abuse allegations, market volatility and increased sector risk.

2025-08-20 10:27:45

by Fiona Alston

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Deloitte appointed as new Inclusion Development Fund Manager from October 2025

The Australian Government Department of Education has announced that Deloitte will become the new Inclusion Development Fund Manager (IDFM) for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, effective from 1 October 2025.

2025-08-20 08:30:45

by Fiona Alston

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A moment of calm in crisis: What Queensland’s childcare staff taught us about trust, safety and professionalism

2025-08-21 11:48:35

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First wave of compliance actions sees 30 ECEC services flagged under strengthened Commonwealth powers

2025-08-19 11:04:03

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Department expands compliance action register: 13 more services added

2025-08-22 09:48:50

by Fiona Alston