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Anthony Albanese told us his plans for making the lives of Australian women better – Mamamia
The Albanese government announces sweeping changes, funding a 15 per cent wage increase for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
Government commits to funding 15% educator pay increase – here’s what we know so far – The Sector
The Australian Government has agreed to fund an increase in educator wages made possible by new Industrial Relations Laws introduced
More than 230 Victorian childcare centres failing to meet national quality standards – Herald Sun
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) representatives spoke with key Ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) about a government-funded wage
Advocates respond to the release of the Productivity Commission’s Report – The Sector
The Productivity Commission has released volume one of its report, A path to universal early education and care. Federal Minister
Spotlight on Hawthorn Early Years: ‘Our goal is to be A&R-ready at all times’ – The Sector
Hawthorn Early Years (HEY) is a community-based long day care and kindergarten service with an overall Exceeding rating, Find out
The service where educators are encouraged to spread their wings, even if it means going elsewhere – The Sector
It Takes A Village (ITAV) sat down with members, Monash Children’s Centre (MCC) who shared their unconventional approach to managing
Embracing diversity: Inclusive practice for children with high support needs – The Sector
Kellie Anne Harris, the centre manager at Box Hill North Montessori Academy, shares how theytook a flexible approach to inclusion
Friends like us – The Sector
Dr Jennifer Cartmel and Dr Bruce Hurst reflect on their journey advocating for Outside School Hours Care.
Ink dries on first national supported bargaining agreement for ECEC – The Sector
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) employer peak bodies met with the Federal Government and signed the first national supported
Assistance to support providers to navigate the Worker Retention Payment grants – The Sector
The Federal Department of Education has announced further support to assist ECEC services with their application for the worker retention
How one kinder’s welcome mural put First Nations collaboration front and centre – The Sector
Californian Gully Kindergarten unveiled a 2.4-metre-wide welcome mural, a collaboration with local Indigenous families, led by Kerri Douglas – Dja
Clarifying the Workforce Retention Payment: facts, benefits and key deadlines – The Sector
The Workforce Retention Payment is a key component of the Government’s commitment to the ECEC workforce. The deadline to submit