The NSW and Commonwealth Governments have announced new funding to expand access to early childhood education, increase preschool participation and support families in high‑need communities. The ...

The 2026–27 financial year is shaping up to be one of the most complicated fee‑setting periods the early childhood education and care sector has faced. Wage reforms, retention payments, fee caps and ...

The 2026–27 Federal Budget continues major early childhood reforms including the 3 Day Guarantee, child safety workforce support, Thriving Kids and new early intervention measures for children and ...

C&K CEO Dr Sandra Cheeseman will step down later this year after seven years with the organisation, including five years leading the early childhood provider through significant sector reform and ...

Data collection has commenced for medium and small early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers as part of the ...

Early childhood educators across Australia are preparing for a national walk‑off on 15 July 2026, following growing concern about the future of the Federal Government’s Worker Retention Payment and ...

New NSW child safety reforms commenced on 24 April 2026, introducing additional obligations for approved providers and ECEC services. Here are the key compliance changes to review now.

“Every decision must give primacy to the safety, rights and best interests of the child.” This principle defines Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) system. It is necessary, ...