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Will an increase to wages in early childhood education be enough to help workers and parents? – ABC News Radio
Former Community Child Care Association Executive Director Julie Price talks about the August 2024 Federal Government announcement of a 15%
Working group visits Canberra to meet with key Ministers and MPs in wage rise push – The Sector
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) representatives spoke with key Ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) about a government-funded wage
Where are we in the ECEC wage increase negotiations process? – An Update – The Sector
Six months ago, the early childhood education and care sector lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission to begin
ECEC sector responds to Productivity Commission draft report – The Sector
The early childhood education and care (ECEC) community have responded to the Productivity Commission’s draft report outlining the key points
The legacy of Rosemary Waite: the pioneer behind your next pay rise – The Sector
Multi-employer bargaining (MEB) is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to achieve fair pay for educators. This journey started long ago with the
Vale Professor Manjula Waniganayake – Much loved academic, author and educator – The Sector
Early learning organisations have shared their sadness at the passing of Professor Manjula Waniganayake, a well known and much loved
Favourable responses to Government’s indication of pending ECEC wage boost – The Sector
Indications made by the Treasurer over the weekend suggest that the upcoming Federal Budget will allocate funding to increase wages
Care wages and tax cuts: Treasurer promises a ‘good for women’ budget – Women’s Agenda
Jim Chalmers’ Sunday blitz of pre-Budget interviews saw the Treasurer suggesting women would be the 'big beneficiaries' of what's handed
Federal Government commits to fund pay increase for early childhood educators
The Treasurer has confirmed that the Federal Budget will include a multi-million dollar provision towards wage increases for early childhood
Back from the brink: How a community-run service on the verge of closure came back stronger than ever – The Sector
It Takes A Village felt proud to advocate with the council to prevent the closure of community-managed and council-run services
Government to fund pay rise for early childhood educators – as long as childcare centres limit fee increases – ABC News
Childcare providers have backed the federal government's plan to fund a 15 percent pay rise for early childhood education workers.
More than 230 Victorian childcare centres failing to meet national quality standards – Herald Sun
Former Community Child Care Association executive director Julie Price said NQS ratings were an important tool for parents to understand