The sixth National Workforce Census (NWC) is taking place this year. This kit contains content for early childhood education and care stakeholders to share information about the census with preschool and kindergarten services.
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About the census
The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) National Workforce Census is a national collection about the early childhood education and care sector workforce.
It helps us develop and measure policies and programs for the ECEC sector.
We strongly encourage preschool and kindergarten services to take part in the NWC.
Further information and regular updates on the NWC are available on the SRC website.
Who should use this kit
This kit is for organisations that support dedicated state and territory-run preschools and kindergartens.
It contains ready-to-use materials that you can share with preschools and kindergartens in your network.
Please do not alter the supplied images.
When to use this kit
Registration for the census is now open.
Please share the information in this kit and encourage preschools and kindergartens to register as soon as possible.
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It’s time to register for the 2026 Early Childhood Education and Care National Workforce Census.
All preschools and kindergartens are invited to take part in the census.
The census is the only national overview of the early childhood education and care workforce, including preschool and kindergarten.
Your participation in the census is vital to ensure an accurate picture of the sector.
The government has commissioned the Social Research Centre to conduct the census.
Find out more and register at Social Research Centre’s website.
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Register your preschool or kindy in the 2026 National Workforce Census
It’s time to register for the 2026 Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) National Workforce Census.
All preschools and kindergartens are invited to take part in the census.
The census is the only national overview of the ECEC workforce, including preschool and kindergarten.
Your participation in the NWC is vital to ensure an accurate picture of the sector.
The government has commissioned the Social Research Centre to conduct the census.
Find out more and register on the Social Research Centre’s website.
If you have any questions, please call 1800 800 996 or email nwc@srcentre.com.au.