early childhood education and care

With a prime minister who wants to be remembered for universal childcare, early education is not just on the agenda, it is already in motion.

The Coalition would reinstate the activity test for parents looking to access early childhood education and care if it is re-elected. 

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

The Productivity Commission has released a report based on its inquiry into Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, making several recommendations to improve access for families around the country.

Early childhood educators will welcome the announcement of a 15 per cent wage rise, but they are starting from a low starting base.

Under the trial, childcare services can introduce some new offerings, like providing flexible pick up and drop off times, to help ease the accessibility issues facing parents. 

A new draft bill that would guarantee three days per week of childcare for all children aged five and under, capped at $10 per day, has been launched today.

Early childhood educators are passionate but they are leaving the sector in droves.

Childcare should be fully subsidised for three days a week for families earning up to $80,000, according to the commission.

Market forces under current policy settings are failing Australian families when it comes to childcare, a new report from the consumer watchdog says. 

A royal commission into early childhood education and care in South Australia has recommended universal preschool for three-year-olds. 

Lisa Annese shares five essential steps to fix childcare in Australia. Reimagine early childhood education for the benefit of all.