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ICPA children in the spotlight as rural and remote education day returns
The Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association of Australia (ICPA) is proud to announce the second annual Rural and Remote Education Day (RREd Day), taking place on today Wednesday, 15 October 2025. The national awareness day shines a spotlight on the extraordinary determination of students living in rural and remote Australia, and the urgent need for equal access to education no matter where a child grows up.
2025-10-15 08:30:48
by Fiona Alston
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I was 170th on their list: What are the health impacts for families who can’t access daycare?
Imagine living in a town where three or more families are competing for a single early learning place. This is the reality for many families in regional, rural and remote Australia. Experts call these areas “childcare deserts”.
2025-10-10 08:45:20
by Fiona Alston
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Building Early Education Fund: $1 billion boost to expand ECEC access in areas of need
The Australian Government is moving ahead with the Building Early Education Fund, a landmark $1 billion investment designed to expand access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in communities that need them most.
2025-10-09 08:57:47
by Fiona Alston
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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
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Proposed reforms aim to strengthen transparency and consistency in ECEC laws
2025-10-10 07:30:23
by Fiona Alston
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United Kingdom Ofsted’s new inspection framework: Lessons for Australia’s NQF
2025-10-13 07:30:40
by Fiona Alston
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KU sets a new benchmark with Children’s Services and Administrative Employees and Cooks enterprise agreement
2025-10-14 08:00:58
by Fiona Alston
