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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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Senate Committee Final Report strengthens calls for major ECEC system change – The Sector

The Senate Select Committee on Work and Care has released its final report with recommendations targeted at reforming the early
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Boosting motivation using the Educator Wellbeing Framework – The Sector

Is your children’s service struggling with staff motivation? After a wet winter riddled with staff and children’s illnesses, it’s no
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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Education and care sector launches an ambitious plan for reform

Every child in Australia will receive two days of early education and care each week if peak bodies in the