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Economics

Provider

New CCS data released for June quarter 2025: Service supply up, but family uptake lags

Even as government support for early childhood education and care (ECEC) continues to grow, the latest Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Data Report for the June quarter 2025 points to emerging shifts in family demand, provider pressure and pricing dynamics.

2025-09-26 07:26:52

by Fiona Alston

Provider

Economics

Half-year results show strong revenue and earnings momentum at Embark

Embark Early Education Limited (ASX: EVO) has reported a 62% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, underpinned by recent acquisitions and careful management of operating costs.

2025-08-27 08:00:11

by Fiona Alston

Provider

Economics

Margins strengthen as G8 Education navigates softer demand in HY25

G8 Education Limited (ASX: GEM) has delivered a steady half-year result for the six months to 30 June 2025, with disciplined cost management and margin improvement offsetting weaker occupancy trends.

2025-08-27 07:00:51

by Fiona Alston

Economics

Policy

Practice

Quality

Workforce

What Australia can learn from the UK’s free childcare funding model

The United Kingdom’s bold expansion of free childcare has been described as both a “fantastic success story” and a policy at risk of collapse. The soaring demand for subsidised places has exceeded expectations, placing enormous pressure on funding and service delivery.

2025-07-30 05:55:41

by Fiona Alston

Economics

Provider

G8 Education downgraded as share price dips, but sector outlook remains mixed

G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM), Australia’s largest for-profit early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider, has seen its share price fall by 23 per cent year to date. The company operates more than 400 early learning, kindergarten and preschool centres across the country under various brands.

2025-07-07 08:30:04

by Fiona Alston