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Early Childhood and Child Care in Summary June quarter 2017
The Early Childhood and Child Care in Summary report presents information on the numbers of children and families using approved child care, the costs of care and the numbers and types of child care services in Australia.
Early Childhood and Child Care in Summary March quarter 2017
The Early Childhood and Child Care in Summary report presents information on the numbers of children and families using approved child care, the costs of care and the numbers and types of child care services in Australia.
Inclusion Support Program barriers and strategies
This fact sheet provides information about barriers and strategies in the context of the Inclusion Support Program.
In Home Care National Guidelines
The In Home Care National Guidelines provides information about the legislative and policy framework for the IHC program.
Key findings from the In Home Care (IHC) Program Review
Key findings from the In Home Care (IHC) Program Review.
2016 ECEC NWC State Regional Tables
2016 ECEC NWC State Regional Tables
2016 National Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce Census report
2016 National Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce Census report
Early Childhood and Child Care in Summary December quarter 2016
The Early Childhood and Child Care in Summary report presents information on the numbers of children and families using approved child care, the costs of care and the numbers and types of child care services in Australia.
Australian Government Response to the Senate Committee Inquiry Report (2017)
Australian Government Response to the Senate Committee Inquiry Report (2017)
A critical review of the early childhood literature
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) undertook a critical review of the key and influential evidence on the value of preschool for three year olds, Indigenous children and those from disadvantaged backgrounds and the applicability of the international evidence to the Australian context. They canvassed literature from Australia, UK, USA, Canada and Europe and selected the seven early childhood programs considered to be the most influential, highly referenced and evaluated studies since 1960.
Inclusion Support Program compliance program
This fact sheet provides information regarding the compliance activity that occurs in relation to the Inclusion Support Program.
Indigenous Participation in Early Childhood Education and Care - Qualitative Case Studies - September 2016
The Australian Government Department of Education and Training commissioned the Social Research Centre (SRC) to undertake qualitative research exploring facilitators and barriers to Indigenous Australians participating in early childhood education and care services.
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Early Years Learning Framework - Persian
Early Years Learning Framework - Persian
National Report - National Partnership Agreement on Universal Access to Early Childhood Education 2013-2014
The National Report on the National Partnership Agreement on Universal Access to Early Childhood Education 2013 - 2014 summarises national and State performance against the agreement’s performance benchmarks. The National Report has been compiled by the Australian Government.
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National Report - National Partnership Agreement on Universal Access to Early Childhood Education 2015
The National Report on the National Partnership Agreement on Universal Access to Early Childhood Education 2015 summarises national and State performance against the agreement’s performance benchmarks. The National Report has been compiled by the Australian Government.
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Early Childhood and Child Care in Summary September quarter 2016
The Early Childhood and Child Care in Summary report presents information on the numbers of children and families using approved child care, the costs of care and the numbers and types of child care services in Australia.
Early Childhood and Child Care in Summary June quarter 2016
The Early Childhood and Child Care in Summary report presents information on the numbers of children and families using approved child care, the costs of care and the numbers and types of child care services in Australia.
National Education and Care Services Ombudsman, Freedom of information and Privacy Commissioners’ Annual Report
Education and Care Services Ombudsman, Freedom of Information and Privacy Commissioners Annual Report for 2022-23
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Education and Care Services Ombudsman, Freedom of Information and Privacy Commissioners Annual Report for 2021-2022
Education and Care Services Ombudsman, Freedom of Information and Privacy Commissioners Annual Report for 2020-2021
Education and Care Services Ombudsman, Freedom of Information and Privacy Commissioners Annual Report for 2019-2020
Australian Government Response to the Senate Inquiry Report into the 2015 Jobs for Families Child Care Package Bill
The document is the Australian Government response the report on the Inquiry into the 2015 Child Care Bill. The response has been approved by the Prime Minister ready for Tabling in Parliament and must also be published on the department's website.
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