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Unprecedented licence fee hikes threaten childcare viability
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (762+ words) The early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is facing what peak body the'Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) has described as an unprecedented increase in mandatory licence fees. Under changes agreed at an Education Ministers" meeting on 20 February 2026, annual National Quality…...
ACT MP calls for urgent reform in early childhood sector following document release
3+ week, 6+ day ago (14+ words) ACT MP calls for urgent reform in early childhood sector following document release'The Sector...
I was 170th on their list: What are the health impacts for families who can’t access daycare?
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (877+ words) by Emma Mitchell, Southern Cross University; Leah Ruppanner, The University of Melbourne, and Shelley Mallett, Brotherhood of St Laurence. A 2024 study found about 24% of Australians live in a childcare desert. This rises to 43% of those in regional areas and more…...
Childcare provider takes action in countdown to major subsidy reform
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (539+ words) With just under three months until the Australian Government replaces the CCS activity test with the 3 Day Guarantee on 5 January 2026, Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS) has undertaken significant planning to meet projected demand across its 24 centres." According to QCCS General Manager…...
Deb Tsorbaris named Australia’s next National Children’s Commissioner
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (321+ words) Ms Tsorbaris, who currently serves as CEO of the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, will commence her five-year term in March 2026, following the conclusion of Anne Hollonds" tenure. Her appointment was announced by Minister for Social Services…...
Xplor Horizons 2025 showcases innovation, partnership and growth in Early Childhood Education and Care
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (413+ words) A record year of product innovation Horizons 2025 celebrated a milestone year for Xplor Education. This year saw a 65% increase in customer-facing product releases. Key advancements included enhanced booking automation, advanced compliance features and the launch of Data as a Service…...
Leading with purpose: Sam Page on child safety, quality and the future of early learning
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (500+ words) Ahead of the 2025 ECA National Conference, The Sector sat down with Ms Page to explore her perspectives on child safety, quality, and education and how the sector can rise to meet the challenges of today while preparing for the opportunities…...
First wave of compliance actions sees 30 ECEC services flagged under strengthened Commonwealth powers
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (338+ words) In a significant move to uphold safety and quality in the ECEC sector, the Department of Education has exercised new powers introduced under legislation passed by the Albanese Government in July to sanction services that breach key standards of the…...
Part-time provisions under review in Children’s Services Award and 10 other modern awards
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (286+ words) The Fair Work Commission has commenced a significant review of part-time employment provisions in the Children's Services Award 2010, as part of a broader case involving 11 modern awards. Announced by the Commission's Expert Panel, this review represents the final priority area…...
It’s time to rethink early childhood in Australia
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (488+ words) by Patricia O'Donovan, CEO, Playgroup Australia The recent events in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector have prompted renewed attention on the safety and oversight of services. These are important and necessary conversations. However, it is critical that…...
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