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Sector responds to Government announcement of three days of ECEC 

A number of organisations, early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers and sector advocates have responded to the recent announcement that, from January 2026, the Activity Test will be removed, and families will be able to access at least 72 hours of subsidised care each fortnight (100 hours for First Nations children.)  

2025-02-17 07:46:27

by Freya Lucas

“Real Estate in ECEC – Unpacking freehold ownership” in the spotlight at ECEC Owners and Landlords Forum

With less than four weeks until the inaugural ECEC Owners & Landlords Forum, to be held in Brisbane on 7 March 2025, The Sector founder and event host Jason Roberts continues to profile the key panels and panelists ahead of the event.

2025-02-11 15:24:36

by Jason Roberts

Everything Educators Need to Know About the Tax Implications of HECS Changes

In the May 2024 Budget, the Government announced changes to HELP indexation to be based on the lower of Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Wage Price Index (WPI), with effect from 1 June 2024. 

2025-01-06 07:44:11

by Contributed Content

Government boosts worker retention payment minimum on-cost commitment to 20%+

The Department of Education has issued an update for services intending to, or already engaged in, the Worker Retention Payment grant process, confirming that a minimum of an additional 20 per cent in funding will now be made available for on-costs for all services,  regardless of staffing profiles. 

2024-11-21 07:50:00

by Jason Roberts

AITSL releases new guidelines for Professional Experience in Initial Teacher Education

New guidelines for Professional Experience in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programs developed by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) will be launched later today at the Australian Council of Deans of Education (ACDE) 2024 Conference.

2024-11-01 08:50:54

by Freya Lucas

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