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AEIOU Foundation closures leave families and children with autism without vital early intervention support
Families across Queensland are grappling with uncertainty following the sudden closure of four AEIOU Foundation early intervention centres for children with autism. The affected sites include Nathan, Bundaberg, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast each previously offering specialised support for young children with developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder.
2025-06-19 09:00:57
by Fiona Alston
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New AEDC data provides national insight into early childhood development
The latest results from the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) offer an important snapshot of how young children are faring as they enter their first year of full-time school providing insights that can shape early childhood education and care (ECEC) programs and policies across the country.
2025-06-19 07:09:50
by Fiona Alston
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NSW invests in co-located public preschools to improve early learning access and transitions
The Minns Labor Government will deliver a record $9 billion over four years for school infrastructure as part of the 2025–26 Budget continuing its commitment to rebuilding public education in NSW.
2025-06-17 09:46:44
by Fiona Alston
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1000 new free preschool places to open in the Hunter, NSW Government announces
A major investment in public preschools is set to create 1,000 new places for young children across the Hunter region, as part of the NSW Government’s plan to expand access to free early learning.
2025-06-16 09:17:36
by Fiona Alston
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2025–26 Child Care Subsidy changes: What families, centre managers and providers need to know
From 7 July, changes to the Child Care Subsidy will affect income thresholds and the maximum hourly subsidy. Here is what approved providers and centre managers can do to support clearer conversations with families about out of pocket costs.
2025-06-12 11:30:40
by Isabella Southwell
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New national child safety reforms to take effect across ECEC from September 2025
2025-06-17 06:45:38
by Fiona Alston
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A new enrolment template from ACECQA aims to do more than tick boxes
2025-06-11 14:18:15
by Isabella Southwell
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2025–26 Child Care Subsidy changes: What families, centre managers and providers need to know
2025-06-12 11:30:40
by Isabella Southwell
