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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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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
Economics
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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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