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Footscray families rally to protect not-for-profit childcare amid lease changes
Concerns are mounting among parents and community members in Melbourne’s inner west, as proposed lease changes could jeopardise the future of a well-loved, not-for-profit early learning centre in Footscray.
2025-07-01 10:00:36
by Fiona Alston
Economics
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CESA expands early learning footprint with Accord and Eden Academy in South Australia
Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) has announced a major expansion of its early childhood offering, unveiling plans for two new early learning centres (ELCs) in partnership with Accord and Eden Academy.
2025-06-27 10:00:29
by Fiona Alston
Economics
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Experienced operator helps secure $9.2 million sale of Avondale Heights early learning service
A 15-year-old early learning centre in Melbourne’s northwest has sold for $9.2 million, as investor interest in quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) assets remains strong. Backed by a long-term lease and a respected operator, the Avondale Heights property attracted international interest and forms part of a growing trend in global investment in Australian ECEC real estate.
2025-06-11 13:35:12
by Isabella Southwell
Economics
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Closing the gap: Study calls for equitable ECEC access
A new report from Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute reveals that nearly a quarter of Australians still live in ‘childcare deserts’, highlighting a critical need for more equitable early childhood education and care (ECEC) provision.
2025-06-09 09:00:29
by Fiona Alston
Economics
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NSW Government advances early learning infrastructure with major preschool construction initiative
The New South Wales Government has awarded an infrastructure contract to support the delivery of 40 new public preschools across Sydney’s Western and Metropolitan regions, as part of its 100 Public Preschool Program aimed at increasing access to early learning.
2025-06-09 08:30:38
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Government launches sweeping reforms to improve safety and transparency in early learning
2025-06-30 10:02:40
by Fiona Alston
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Takeovers panel declines Mayfield Childcare application, refers matter to ASIC
2025-06-30 10:30:15
by Fiona Alston
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Prime Minister Albanese backs Tasmanian Labor’s childcare plan, highlights national early learning progress
2025-06-30 10:42:02
by Fiona Alston
