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Childcare properties continue strong run in national commercial auction series
Childcare properties have continued to perform strongly in commercial property auctions, with early learning centres accounting for several standout sales in Burgess Rawson’s latest three-day portfolio event, which concluded in Brisbane with a total of $34 million in sales and a 100 per cent clearance rate.
2025-07-04 11:00:52
by Fiona Alston
Economics
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Embark Early Education flagged as “Strong Buy” despite modest ROE
Embark Early Education Limited (ASX:EVO) has been labelled a “Strong Buy” by analysts, with its robust earnings growth and high dividend yield offsetting concerns over its modest return on equity (ROE).
2025-07-04 08:00:27
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
Economics
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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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ECEC workforce exceeds 268,000, but access and equity gaps remain
Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce now exceeds 268,000, according to the 2024 National Workforce Census. While qualifications are improving and enrolments are rising, the sector continues to face staffing pressures, limited capacity and persistent equity gaps, particularly in rural and low income communities.
2025-05-08 10:45:11
by Isabella Southwell
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ECEC must change now, our children can’t wait for another inquiry
2025-07-02 07:47:14
by Fiona Alston
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Leading with Curiosity: How distributed leadership is redefining the future of early childhood education
2025-07-03 07:42:07
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An exclusive “Fireside Chat” with ECEC Champion Myra Geddes
2025-07-01 11:25:05
by Fiona Alston
