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New LDC supply surges in WA with record growth of 7.2% recorded in Q3 2024
The number of new long day care (LDC) services opened in the three months ending September 30 in Western Australia rose 7.2 per cent compared to the same period last year according to the latest NQF Snapshot released by ACECQA.
2024-11-19 01:18:05
by Jason Roberts
Provider
Economics
Nearly 200 extra early learning places created through Far West expansion
Nearly 200 additional early learning places will be created in the Far West of New South Wales, supporting families in communities such as Broken Hill, Bourke and Cobar to access early childhood education and care (ECEC).
2024-11-11 10:10:58
by Freya Lucas
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Practice
Economics
6 new State run early learning services to open in Victoria in 2027
The location of six government owned and operated childcare centres to be opened in Victoria were announced by Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn and Member for Kororoit Luba Grigorovitch earlier this week.
2024-10-31 08:56:15
by Freya Lucas
Economics
Policy
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New report charts evolution of LDC supply in ECEC, highlights displacement of not for profit services over time
A new report released by economics research and advisory firm, Mandala and The Front Project provides some notable new insights into how the composition of the long day care sector has evolved over time from a geographical and governance perspective.
2024-10-28 08:52:04
by Jason Roberts
Economics
Policy
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LDC attendance growth continues to underwhelm despite record CCS disbursed latest DoE data shows
The year on year growth rates of children’s attendance at long day care centres across Australia has continued to moderate despite record levels of Child Care Subsidy entitlements being disbursed over the same period new data from the Department of Education has shown.
2024-10-01 07:14:24
by Jason Roberts
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