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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
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Prime Minister Albanese backs Tasmanian Labor’s childcare plan, highlights national early learning progress
2025-06-30 10:42:02
by Fiona Alston

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South Australia announces major OSHC sector reforms aimed at boosting quality and access
2025-06-30 09:49:48
by Fiona Alston

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How do you build and keep your dream team? ECEC Workforce and Wellbeing Forum tackles the big questions
2025-06-24 15:20:53
by Fiona Alston