The 10 most impactful ECEC stories of 2024
Dec 17, 2024 · The Sector Founder and CEO reviews the ten most impactful news stories of 2024 in this traditional recap.
New report calls for more foundational support for early childhood
Dec 20, 2024 · A new report calls for Governments to ensure that Foundational Supports can be integrated into mainstream early learning services.
Update on “Worker retention payment” calculations
Oct 22, 2024 · The Department of Education has updated its guide to the worker retention payment with context on how “worker retention payments” will be calculated.
ANROWS Conference 2025 - The Sector
In May 2025, the ANROWS Conference will deliver two days of exceptional virtual opportunities – so you can join us from anywhere in the world – followed by one day of stimulating in-person collaboration in Sydney.
An educator's guide to the funded “Worker Retention Payment”
Oct 6, 2024 · The Department of Education has released a new round of information to support providers in their efforts to apply for the “worker retention payment” that is due to commence in December 2024 and be passed on to their eligible employees.
Unpacking the “Worker Retention Payment” Grant guidelines
Oct 7, 2024 · The Department of Education has released grant guidelines for the early childhood education and care worker retention payment.
6 new State run early learning services to open in Victoria in 2027
Oct 31, 2024 · The location of six government owned and operated childcare centres to be opened in Victoria were announced by Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn and Member for Kororoit Luba Grigorovitch earlier this week.
Early Childhood Education & Child Care News
3 days ago · Providing accurate, timely and relevant news impacting the Early Childhood Education and Child Care sector in Australia.
The OSHC Conference 2025 - The Sector
Save the date for the 2025 OSHC Conference.
$19.3m PLACE initiative announced
Oct 30, 2024 · The Federal Government will co-invest $19.3 million over five years to establish Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE).