early childhood education

During the election, when asked about his legacy, the Prime Minister didn’t hesitate: universal, affordable early childhood education and care.

The Fair Work Commission recommends significant pay rises for early childhood workers, in a landmark decision to try to fix gender imbalances

A new scorecard lays out the major parties’ policy commitments on the quality, cost and availability of early learning and childcare. 

Australia’s high quality of life is offset by expensive childcare, impacting families and the economy significantly nationwide.

After years of fighting for better childcare, the government’s new plan for universal, affordable early education is a big win for both kids and working parents.

Parents may no longer have to be subject to the controversial “activity test” to determine their eligibility for childcare subsidies.

Nothing will change, no amount of tinkering will make a difference, until we move to a wholly universal system of early education.

CEO of KU Children’s Services Christine Legg has been awarded the prestigious Early Childhood Australia Barbara Creaser Memorial Award

The Productivity Commission’s report on early childhood education and care highlights the significant barriers families face in accessing quality care.

Families finding it tough to access early learning services in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia are facing financial stress, a new report has found.

An estimated 21,000 educators in early childhood education and care are needed to meet current demand, a new report has found.  

Women are underrepresented in the Liberal Party. There is little wonder when one Senator believes childcare is destroying the family unit.