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Finexia cements their position as a key source of finance for ambitious ECEC owners

Finexia, the ASX listed financial services company, has rapidly become the partner of choice for ambitious early childhood education and care (ECEC) owners looking to expand their business footprint via greenfield or brownfield acquisitions.

2024-08-20 11:05:05

by Jason Roberts

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LDC supply growth continues to moderate as falls in NSW/QLD outweigh gains in WA

The annual growth rate of long day care services across Australia has fallen again in the second quarter of 2024, with much of the post COVID-19 increase in supply growth neutralised according to the latest ACECQA NQF snapshot.

2024-08-19 14:45:44

by Jason Roberts

Economics

The Evolution of Childcare Investment: A Decade of Transformation

The early education sector in Australia has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, evolving from a niche cottage industry into a key sought-after investment opportunity. This shift highlights the increasing recognition of its value and the growing demand from investors seeking stable and profitable ventures.

2024-08-07 00:37:59

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Supply of new LDC centres increasingly outstripping demand says latest DOE data

The growth in new long day care centres nationally, although relatively muted compared to pre COVID-19 levels, is increasingly outstripping growth in attendance, new data from the Department of Education’s Child Care in Australia reports shows.

2024-07-22 14:33:19

by Jason Roberts

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New LDC supply momentum fades again as second half 2023 boost stalls

The increase in growth in long day care services opening across Australia, which began in the three months to June 2023, has stalled out, bringing to an end the first ‘mini boom’ in new supply since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2024-05-28 08:22:30

by Jason Roberts