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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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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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Additional ECEC spending in 2025/26 Budget modest as Chancellor champions 3 day guarantee

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the 2025/26 Federal Budget in which the early childhood education and care sector saw modest new spending commitments although the three day guarantee was championed in his Budget Speech.

2025-03-25 19:29:00

by Jason Roberts

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Nido posts solid 2024 financial performance despite challenging operating environment 

ASX listed early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider Nido Education has posted its 2024 full year results in which substantial improvements in revenue and profits were reported despite a challenging operating environment. 

2025-03-03 07:41:49

by Jason Roberts

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Clarifying the Workforce Retention Payment: facts, benefits and key deadlines

2025-06-12 11:46:55

by Fiona Alston

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Beyond compliance: embedding child safety in everyday ECEC practice

2025-06-17 08:30:13

by Fiona Alston