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.
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
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 the sector.
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 applications has been extended to 30 September 2025.
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 Dja Wurrung and Bangerang artist.
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 payment grants.
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 bargaining agreement for the ECEC sector.
Friends like us – The Sector
Dr Jennifer Cartmel and Dr Bruce Hurst reflect on their journey advocating for Outside School Hours Care.
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 to welcome a child with high support needs.
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 and retaining staff at their 100+ place service.