Research and submissions

We undertake research and submissions to progress towards our vision for education and care

Our advocacy is always informed by evidence. We conduct research into the evolving needs of the early childhood and OSHC sector, children and families. This knowledge combined with best-practice evidence, member voices and on-the-ground observations drives our submissions to governments.

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Economic Reform Roundtable

Our joint submission with CELA makes the case to put investment in inclusion and growing quality community services at the
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Urgent quality and safety reforms – state and federal announcements

The past few weeks have been an incredibly challenging time for everyone working in education and care. Community Child Care

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Response to the National Child Safety Review Consultation Regulation Impact Statement

Child Safety Review The CCC and CELA submission was provided on the 11th June 2025 in response to Consultation Regulation

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A plan to deliver safe high quality education and care services for all children

It Takes A Village and Community Early Learning Australia have written to the Prime Minister with an actionable effective plan
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2025 federal pre-budget submission

Explore our plan to deliver the Prime Minister’s vision for early education and care in the 2025 Federal Budget.
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Inclusion Support in Victoria – Needs and Outcomes, 2024

This document illustrates the growing need for services, the lack of resources to address the inclusion needs, and the positive

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Inclusion in early education and OSHC in Victoria

This report on inclusion in early learning and OSHC reveals that inclusion is tracking backward for children in regional areas
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Productivity Commission – ECEC inquiry draft report

This inquiry will shape the direction of the education and care sector for the next decade. The direction needs to
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2024-25 pre-budget submission

This inquiry will shape the direction of the education and care sector for the next decade. The direction needs to
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ACCC Childcare Inquiry – September interim report

ITAV and CELA welcome the draft findings and recommendations of the ACCC September interim report as part of the 2023