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Four new kindergartens to open in Greater Geelong in Term 1 2026
Families in the City of Greater Geelong can lodge expressions of interest for four new kindergartens scheduled to open in Term 1, 2026, expanding local access to sessional kindergarten as communities continue to grow.
2026-01-19 07:15:40
by Fiona Alston
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Rural families may have “three days” on paper, but access still hinges on supply and In Home Care rules
Most of the early childhood sector is across the basics of the 3 Day Guarantee. The sharper question for rural and remote communities is whether a larger subsidy entitlement can be converted into actual hours of care when services are scarce, distances are long, and the only viable option is often In Home Care (IHC).
2026-01-15 08:00:42
by Fiona Alston
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Regional confidence: $6.5M sale of Bendigo childcare centre sets the tone for 2026
The first major early learning property transaction of 2026 has been completed, signalling continued investor confidence in the childcare sector despite changing economic conditions. A purpose-built, fully leased early learning service in Golden Square, a suburb of Bendigo, has sold for $6.5 million, marking a significant start to the year for regional early childhood infrastructure.
2026-01-13 08:00:50
by Fiona Alston
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Australia’s population outlook: What it means for the early childhood sector
The Australian Government’s release of the 2025 Population Statement provides a timely snapshot of demographic change, one with significant implications for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across the country. The latest projections confirm slowing population growth, declining birth rates, and a shift toward an ageing population, reinforcing the need for strategic planning, policy alignment and investment in the early years.
2026-01-13 08:00:47
by Fiona Alston
Economics
New public preschools break ground in Macquarie Fields and Ingleburn
Construction has commenced on two new public preschools in south-western Sydney, marking a significant step in improving access to early childhood education across New South Wales. The new facilities, Curran Public Preschool and Sackville Street Public Preschool, are part of the state’s largest-ever public preschool expansion initiative, underpinned by a $769 million investment from the NSW Government.
2026-01-07 06:30:12
by Fiona Alston
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Regional confidence: $6.5M sale of Bendigo childcare centre sets the tone for 2026
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by Fiona Alston
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Australia’s population outlook: What it means for the early childhood sector
2026-01-13 08:00:47
by Fiona Alston
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Rural families may have “three days” on paper, but access still hinges on supply and In Home Care rules
2026-01-15 08:00:42
by Fiona Alston
