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Budget 2024: These early childhood educators love kids. But love won't pay the bills
The 2024 Federal Budget has included new and continuing early childhood initiatives to support educators and relieve the workforce crisis. That said, there are no rainbows or new pots of gold in easy reach for educators. Here’s what is new, and what remains the same.
2024-05-17 08:22:13
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ECEC sector responds to Budget 2024/25
Peak bodies and advocacy organisations representing the interests of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector have welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to funding wage increases for early childhood educators as part of a broader focus on improving wages in the broader ‘care sector’.
2024-05-15 09:32:25
by Freya Lucas
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WA Budget has strong education focus
The Western Australian Government has released its 2024-25 State Budget, which includes a total of $6.8 billion for education, an increase of $224 million from 2023-24.
2024-05-10 09:30:13
by Freya Lucas
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Anthony Albanese reconfirms Government commitment to educator wage reset
A pre-budget press conference attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has included a positive reference to early childhood education and care (ECEC) wages in the context of gender equity and aged care wage increases.
2024-05-07 15:15:42
by Jason Roberts
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Government launches Early Years Strategy to remove silos in policy and funding
The Federal Government has released a ten year roadmap, outlining an overarching vision for Australia’s children, along with clear goals to ensure those birth - five years of age and their families can grow, learn and thrive.
2024-05-07 01:18:40
by Freya Lucas
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ECEC sector responds to Budget 2024/25
2024-05-15 09:32:25
by Freya Lucas
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Budget 2024: These early childhood educators love kids. But love won't pay the bills
2024-05-17 08:22:13
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Workforce
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Government launches Early Years Strategy to remove silos in policy and funding
2024-05-07 01:18:40
by Freya Lucas
