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One in ten children still missing out on early learning, advocates say

A group of key early learning advocates, service providers, children's advocate peak bodies and New South Wales social services leaders recently urged the Federal Government to include solutions to the non-financial barriers to early learning in its broader agenda for a universal early learning system in Australia.

2025-03-06 09:24:35

by Freya Lucas

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First Nations children least likely to be placed with family

New data from the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the Northern Territory child protection system are the least likely to be placed with Aboriginal families out of anywhere in Australia.

2025-03-05 10:23:09

by Freya Lucas

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Lack of spaces may reduce impact of Activity Test reforms, regional advocates claim

The Federal Government’s recent decision to abolish the childcare activity test and provide more subsidised days of early learning for parents is ‘unlikely to change anything’ for regional families if they can’t find a place, regional advocates have shared with The ABC.

2025-03-05 09:31:57

by Freya Lucas

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Union growth driven by younger members

New figures show union membership grew substantially - up 12.5 per cent – or by almost 200,000 members – from 2022 to 2024, driven in large part by swelling numbers of young workers.

2025-03-05 08:31:33

by Freya Lucas

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Search is on for Australia’s next National Children’s Commissioner

Recruitment for Australia’s next National Children’s Commissioner is now underway, with the Australian Human Rights Commission searching for a bold leader who will drive real change for Australia’s children.

2025-03-05 08:17:01

by Freya Lucas

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