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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
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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
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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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ECEC property market continues upward trend as sector resilience draws investor attention
Australia’s early childhood property sector is experiencing a resurgence, with demand driven by strong demographic tailwinds, government policy settings and the essential service nature of education and care.
2025-06-02 11:17:10
by Fiona Alston
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Investor momentum builds in early learning property market as $30m changes hands
Investor interest in early childhood education and care (ECEC) assets remains strong, with more than $30 million in properties transacted nationwide in recent weeks, underscoring the sector’s stability and growth outlook.
2025-05-29 09:00:45
by Fiona Alston
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AFP and NSW Police notify more than 1,000 Sydney families following OOSH educator arrest
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