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Cowper candidates gather to share perspectives ahead of Federal Election
Four candidates for the next Federal Election have held a forum in the New South Wales regional community of Nambucca Heads, outlining their positions on the election hot topic of early childhood education and care (ECEC).
2025-04-11 09:43:27
by Freya Lucas
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From Essential to Expendable: The Fate of the ECT in ECEC
Once again, the early childhood sector finds itself in a state of uncertainty as the WA Government’s announcements around “free kindy” begin to sink in. Who would have thought that just a few years after COVID, we in the West would be looking back on that time with a sense of nostalgia?
2025-04-11 03:33:03
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WA creates Office of Early Childhood as part of Machinery of Government changes
Western Australia has created an Office of Early Childhood as part of Machinery of Government (MoG) changes impacting nine Departments of State.
2025-04-07 10:02:57
by Freya Lucas
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Greens launch plan seeking an independent ECEC commission
In response to the recent ABC’s Four Corners report The Australian Greens Party have launched a plan to urgently establish an independent Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Commission to strictly enforce quality standards and protect children.
2025-04-07 09:56:16
by Freya Lucas
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Ministers celebrate first term of increased hours in regional Victoria during Ararat visit
Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett recently visited Ararat Early Learning Centre to celebrate the first term of increased hours/Pre-Prep in regional Victoria.
2025-04-02 08:01:42
by Freya Lucas
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Renewed confidence in ECEC thanks to Government investment, Burgess Rawson notes
2025-04-07 10:24:00
by Freya Lucas
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Permit granted for ECEC service in Frankston despite strong community objection
2025-04-04 05:24:33
by Freya Lucas
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New preschools for New South Wales Central Coast
2025-04-08 08:15:29
by Freya Lucas
