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We are a leading voice for early childhood education and care

As the National peak for not-for-profit early childhood and Victorian peak for after school care services, we are trusted by the media and wider community to give expert comment on news and policy changes in the education and care sector.

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Julie Price signing paper

Executive Director Julie Price announces resignation after transformative decade – The Sector

Executive Director Julie Price announces resignation after transformative decade at Community Child Care Association
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Profits over Quality

The unregulated daycare ‘cash cow’ where accused paedophile allegedly preyed on children – The Age

Industry heads raise the alarm about for-profit providers putting money over children’s wellbeing and call for nationally consistent regulation in
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Daniela Kavoukas

Daniela Kavoukas appointed CEO to lead CCC into a new chapter – The Sector

Daniela Kavoukas appointed CEO of It Takes A Village, formerly Community Child Care Associaton
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ECEC sector responds to Federal Budget announcement – The Sector

Peak bodies and advocates from the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector have responded to last night’s Federal Budget.
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Educators and children playing in soft play equipment

New pay deal process gives CELA and CCC a voice for community run and small providers – The Sector

Former Community Child Care Association executive director Julie Price said NQS ratings were an important tool for parents to understand
Educator playing with child at a table

Federal budget a missed opportunity to ease cost of living through accessible children’s education and care

Education and care peak bodies ITAV (formerly CCC), CELA and ELAA expressed their disappointment that there were limited new measures
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Pre-election forum calls for greater focus on education and care this election

On April 5, ITAV (formerly CCC), CELA and ELAA came together to host an education and care pre-election forum where
Child colouring at a desk

Education and care sector welcomes new government and urges change beyond “cheaper childcare”

The Australian education and care sector looks forward to working alongside a new government. With a key election promise from
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Peak body commits to Uluru Statement from the Heart

Education and care peak body, It Takes A Village (formerly Community Child Care Association) has committed to supporting a First
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Educator playing bongo drums with children in music class

Ways to include diverse families – The Sector

ITAV Inclusion Professionals spoke to The Sector about the importance of ensuring your service is welcoming of all families.
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CCC commits to Uluru Statement from the Heart ahead of referendum – The Sector

Former CCC Executive Director, Julie Price and Chairperson Linda Davison shared with The Sector what it means for our organisation
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Voters support funding aged care wage rise – The Brisbane Times

A federal pledge to fund a pay rise for aged care workers has gained 59 per cent support, but voters