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Three productivity myths are holding back education & care reform
At this week’s Economic Reform Roundtable, Treasurer Chalmers should embrace education and care as a key lever to drive productivity, grow our skilled workforce and reduce social inequity now. Our joint submission makes the case to put investment in inclusion and growing quality community services at the top of the agenda.
2025-08-18 12:00:26
by Fiona Alston
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National Working with Children Check reforms gain momentum with NSW support
The Minns Labor Government has endorsed a suite of national reforms to strengthen Working with Children Checks (WWCCs), aiming to prevent individuals deemed a risk from gaining access to children in any Australian jurisdiction.
2025-08-18 11:29:45
by Fiona Alston
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Productivity Commission care economy report signals opportunities for early childhood reform
A renewed focus on value, prevention and collaboration across Australia’s care services could pave the way for meaningful reform in early childhood education and care, according to the Centre for Policy Development’s (CPD) response to the Productivity Commission’s interim report Delivering Quality Care More Efficiently, released on 14 August 2025.
2025-08-18 10:27:02
by Fiona Alston
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Support grows for Queensland ECEC sector ahead of child safety reforms
With major child safety reforms on the horizon, Queensland organisations are being supported to build the capabilities they need to meet their obligations under the new Child Safe Organisations Act 2024.
2025-08-18 09:51:09
by Fiona Alston
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Reaffirming trust and safety: ‘Day One’ leadership amid the NSW ECEC inquiry
The parliamentary inquiry into New South Wales’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is underway, with key stakeholders providing evidence during public hearings held on 13 and 14 August.
2025-08-15 08:00:25
by Fiona Alston
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Free national training launched to support allergy-safe, nutritious food in ECEC
2025-08-11 09:27:40
by Fiona Alston
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2025 Early Childhood Educators Day celebration preparations get underway
2025-08-12 09:00:11
by Fiona Alston
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ACECQA highlights resources to strengthen child safety and quality practice
2025-08-07 10:27:16
by Fiona Alston
