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LDC attendance touched a new record in Q4 2024 but growth rates remain concerningly subdued

The number of children attending a long day care centre reached a new record level in the three months to December 2024 however the rate of growth continued to underwhelm, new data from the Department of Education has shown.

2025-04-01 17:44:49

by Jason Roberts

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Calls for all sides of politics to commit to new ECEC fund to better meet regional needs

The National Farmers Federation (NFF) has implored all sides of politics to value early childhood education and care and to commit to the proposed $1 billion Building Early Education Fund ahead of the as yet to be called election.

2025-03-13 06:48:51

by Freya Lucas

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Nationals make promises about Gwydir Childcare ahead of election

The Nationals have made promises about early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Moree Plains Shire, ahead of a yet to be called Federal Election.

2025-03-04 07:55:26

by Freya Lucas

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Economics

New Building Blocks partnership for Cardinia Shire Council

The Victorian Government has announced a new partnership with Cardinia Shire Council which will deliver 64 additional early learning places for local families in Lang Lang.

2025-03-03 07:47:37

by Freya Lucas

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LDC new centre openings finish 2024 up 3.4% according to latest ACEQCA snapshot

The number of new long day care (LDC) centres opened across Australia in the three months to December 2024 rose 3.4 per cent compared to the same period last year, new data from the ACECQA NQF snapshot has shown.

2025-02-11 09:18:53

by Jason Roberts