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SA Government invests $10.9 million to strengthen early childhood workforce in rural and regional areas

The South Australian Government has committed more than $10.9 million to boost the state’s early childhood education workforce, paving the way for the rollout of universal 3-year-old preschool from 2026.

2025-06-24 11:03:06

by Isabella Southwell

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How early years practitioners can support children from various backgrounds with their transition to school

The transition for children in early years through to primary school is an area that is often discussed as there are a number of varying and highly debated approaches utilised with the intention to support this phase.

2025-06-17 08:53:26

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WA to trial free full-time kindy, boosting early learning access

Western Australia will trial free full-time kindy in 2025, offering four-year-olds five days a week of school-based early learning. The pilot aims to improve school readiness, support families and inform broader rollout plans.

2025-06-10 10:15:57

by Isabella Southwell

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SA to open four new early years hubs as preschool reforms accelerate

South Australia will open four new early years hubs from Term 4, bringing forward its three-year-old preschool rollout. The investment also extends Kindy Care and adds more than 2,000 long day care places from 2026.

2025-06-09 11:36:52

by Isabella Southwell

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Loan scheme expands to support three-year-old preschool rollout in SA

The South Australian Government has expanded its School Loans Scheme to include infrastructure projects for standalone preschools, including those not located on school sites. The change forms part of preparations for the planned rollout of three-year-old preschool from 2026.

2025-06-04 12:21:23

by Isabella Southwell

Preschool LATEST STORIES

SA Government invests $10.9 million to strengthen early childhood workforce in rural and regional areas

How early years practitioners can support children from various backgrounds with their transition to school

WA to trial free full-time kindy, boosting early learning access

SA to open four new early years hubs as preschool reforms accelerate

Loan scheme expands to support three-year-old preschool rollout in SA

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