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Extension for Canberra program which supports mothers with complex challenges

Following a successful pilot phase a new therapy program that supports new mothers who are struggling with complex social and emotional difficulties has been extended.

2024-04-25 00:16:05

by Freya Lucas

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NZ Government makes legislative change to reduce ECEC red tape

The New Zealand government intends to make legislative changes with a view to making it easier for new early learning services to be established, and for existing services to operate, Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced.

2024-04-17 09:41:05

by Freya Lucas

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NSW Government’s $20 million program to boost flexibility for families

The New South Wales Government has announced a $20 million program to boost access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) for families through flexible initiatives at service level.

2024-04-11 10:14:34

by Freya Lucas

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More evidence CCS fee caps not restraining fee increases as LDC enrolment growth creeps higher

The percentage of long day care services with hourly fees above the fee cap of $13.73 rose to 24 per cent in the December 2023 quarter, the highest level for the final quarter of the year recorded since the introduction of the Child Care Subsidy in July 2018.

2024-04-08 10:17:49

by Jason Roberts

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Starting Blocks “large provider” information section now live but reporting remains patchy

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has launched the new and improved Starting Blocks website which now includes a section dedicated for large providers detailing financial information and network size.

2024-04-08 10:14:52

by Jason Roberts

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More than $20,000 in penalties for ECEC service in WA for failure to adequately supervise

2024-04-18 08:44:06

by Freya Lucas

ECEC online job listings remain near historic highs

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While ECEC online job listings remain near historic highs, yearly growth rates stall new data shows

2024-04-21 14:52:27

by Jason Roberts

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Affinity Education Group partners with UOW to enhance school readiness

2024-04-17 10:00:55

by Freya Lucas