Conversation 1 – A New Vision: The future of early childhood education in Australia

Nov 06, 2020 - Nov 06, 2020

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Conversation 1 – A New Vision: The future of early childhood education in Australia

Nov 6 2020

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Reform of Australia’s ECEC system is urgently needed. A new funding and delivery model will improve outcomes for young children, boost workforce participation by women and stimulate the economy as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. So what does Australia’s future early education system look like?

Join us as we discuss a shared vision for the future. We’ll explore high-quality, accessible and affordable early childhood education for every Australian family; improved pay and conditions for educators; and the bipartisan commitment needed to secure universal preschool. Click here to register.

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