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In most provinces, 4-year-olds aren’t at school — but it’s an economically smart way to create child-care spaces

Economists have been increasingly vocal on the fiscal rationale for strategic investments in the early years.

2024-12-23 04:32:44

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New report calls for Governments to ensure foundational support for equitable ECEC

A new report from the Centre for Policy Development (CPD) and The Front Project calls for Governments to ensure that Foundational Supports can be integrated into mainstream early learning services to build a more inclusive and equitable early childhood education and care (ECEC) system.

2024-12-20 08:00:00

by Freya Lucas

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Navigating the complex landscape of ECEC tenders

The early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, while essential to the community, is highly competitive. Securing government contracts in any of the states across Australia, or private sector partnerships, generally involves submitting a formal tender or bid.

2024-12-20 07:45:37

by Freya Lucas

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Building Blocks IT Grants boost ECEC capacity for 2025 and beyond

Over 760 kindergarten and long day care services in Victoria will benefit from $1.4 million in funding, delivered through the latest round of Building Blocks IT grants, to improve their IT equipment.

2024-12-19 09:39:38

by Freya Lucas

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Milieu Early Education and Care Oak Flats supports Wollongong Homeless Drive

Milieu Early Education and Care Oak Flats recently supported the Wollongong Homeless Drive by providing donations to a local Bendigo Bank branch to provide Christmas cheer to vulnerable community members.

2024-12-19 09:16:57

by Freya Lucas

In The Field LATEST STORIES

In most provinces, 4-year-olds aren’t at school — but it’s an economically smart way to create child-care spaces

New report calls for Governments to ensure foundational support for equitable ECEC

Navigating the complex landscape of ECEC tenders

Building Blocks IT Grants boost ECEC capacity for 2025 and beyond

Milieu Early Education and Care Oak Flats supports Wollongong Homeless Drive

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