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$84 million Preschool Boost fund launched to support South Australia’s youngest learners
More than 200 early childhood education and care services across South Australia will benefit from a new $84 million Preschool Boost initiative, designed to strengthen developmental outcomes for children in the critical years before school.
2025-08-07 11:02:09
by Fiona Alston
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New federal legislation strengthens safety in early childhood education and care
The Early Childhood Education and Care (Strengthening Regulation of Early Education) Bill 2025 has passed federal parliament, marking a significant step forward in reinforcing child safety across the ECEC sector.
2025-08-04 10:36:40
by Fiona Alston
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New National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People appointed
Professor Sue-Anne Hunter has been appointed as the new National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.
2025-08-04 10:12:39
by Fiona Alston
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What Australia can learn from the UK’s free childcare funding model
The United Kingdom’s bold expansion of free childcare has been described as both a “fantastic success story” and a policy at risk of collapse. The soaring demand for subsidised places has exceeded expectations, placing enormous pressure on funding and service delivery.
2025-07-30 05:55:41
by Fiona Alston
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Parents back calls to expand child care subsidy to include flexible care options
Families, advocates, and some politicians are pushing for Australia’s childcare subsidy to cover more than just centre-based care, arguing that parents need greater flexibility to balance work and family life.
2025-07-29 07:55:20
by Fiona Alston
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New federal legislation strengthens safety in early childhood education and care
2025-08-04 10:36:40
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ACECQA updates workforce strategy dashboard, highlighting progress across ECEC sector
2025-08-01 09:29:47
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Updated enforcement action and new infringement notices registers released
2025-07-31 10:42:05
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