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ABS launches Childcare Services Cost Index as precursor to “Wage Increase” annual fee cap calculation
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has confirmed it will release a new Childcare Services Cost Index that will be used to measure changes in prices paid by childcare providers for the goods, services and labour they purchase to provide childcare services to families.
2024-11-05 11:04:59
by Jason Roberts
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Researchers call for more consistent standards on ECEC sleep and rest
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services should have more consistent standards regarding sleep and rest, experts have argued, saying these standards are necessary to ensure children’s health and well-being.
2024-11-05 09:16:07
by Freya Lucas
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Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing grants for WA preschools and schools
A number of grants have been awarded by the Western Australian government to boost understanding of Aboriginal culture.
2024-11-05 09:11:23
by Freya Lucas
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Dr Jennifer Cartmel wrote the first PhD on outside school hours care (OSHC) in Australia. Dr Bruce Hurst remembers the day someone handed it to him – it was ‘the pebble that started the avalanche’. More than fifteen years later, Community Child Care Association (CCC) met with Bruce and Jennifer to reflect on the sometimes lonely journey advocating for OSHC, and their joy in finding each other in the struggle.
2024-11-05 09:06:44
by Freya Lucas
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Ready for a better CCMS experience? Here’s why moving to Xap is easier than you think
While many early childhood education and care approved providers may feel ready to make a change when it comes to their child care management system provider, when it comes time to ‘take the leap’ there can be some reluctance, particularly when there are real concerns about managing the transition.
2024-11-05 08:51:48
by Jason Roberts
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ECEC Provider in Focus: Kookaburra Child Care Centre
2024-11-01 09:22:34
by Freya Lucas
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Researchers call for more consistent standards on ECEC sleep and rest
2024-11-05 09:16:07
by Freya Lucas
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Transitional arrangements extended in light of continuing workforce challenges
2024-10-28 07:56:27
by Freya Lucas