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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

3 day guarantee passes through Parliament

Crucial changes to legislation underpinning the early childhood education and care (ECEC) landscape have passed through Parliament on what some anticipate to be the final parliamentary sitting day before the election, which must be held by 17 May 2025.

2025-02-14 07:58:49

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

Advocates call for a slow down in ECE regulation changes in New Zealand

Early childhood academics in New Zealand have warned that rapid paced changes to early childhood education regulations may not be in the best interest of children, urging the government to stop, or slow the pace. 

2025-02-03 10:59:32

by Freya Lucas

SA supports over 1,180 children to maintain family contact through innovative approach  

1,187 South Australian children have been helped to safely maintain connection with their families because of an innovative approach, backed by the State Government, that is designed to keep families together and keep children out of the residential care system.

2025-01-16 09:08:21

by Freya Lucas

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