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Guidelines available for ECEC workforce professional development and paid practicum subsidies
2 June 2023
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COVID-19 measures ending soon
17 May 2023
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Budget: more resources to prevent Child Care Subsidy fraud and non-compliance
10 May 2023
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Become an approved child care provider
3 May 2023
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New professional development opportunities for ECEC workforce
3 May 2023
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Funding for providers to set up new early childhood education and care services in areas of limited supply
3 May 2023
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Community Child Care Fund restricted grant under review
3 May 2023
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Child Care Subsidy balancing deadlines are approaching for families
26 April 2023
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Tropical Cyclone Ilsa in Western Australia: period of emergency declared
17 April 2023
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Four new ECEC services to be set up for First Nations children, and to help close the gap
5 April 2023
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