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… From the Ground Up leadership program inspires early … University of Technology (QUT) and the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA). For the program, … “We know that making a difference in children’s lives is what motivates our teachers and educators. The program’s …

… the early childhood workforce … Case study: Jenny’s Early Learning Centres … Chelsea and Shelly are generations apart, but … she saw an advertisement for a traineeship at Jenny’s Early Learning Centres in Bendigo, in central Victoria. Her …

… Stronger local communities by linking support services through playgroups. … Case study: Ngroo Education Aboriginal Corporation, western Sydney … On a sunny afternoon on Dharug country in western Sydney, tiny figures follow Joanne …

… participants were referred from Workforce Australia employment service provider, Workskills Tasmania. Some were keen … Tasmania and supported by the department, was nothing short of life-changing for participants. Nurturing young … confidence of those taking part. Participants received a statement of attainment for a unit of competency and the …

… legal obligations. These obligations are imposed upon certain people. We call these people ‘persons with management or … meet other requirements and checks to administer CCS. … Who can administer Child Care Subsidy … Persons with management … meet other requirements and checks to administer CCS. … Who can administer Child Care Subsidy …

… National vision for early childhood education and care frequently asked … is the purpose of the national vision? The national vision for ECEC is to outline a shared ambition for the sector in … families in partnership with the sector. Sector stewardship needs a long-term vision that outlines the purpose of the …

… a national vision for early childhood education and care. The vision will provide long-term direction to achieve a … will recognise: quality ECEC benefits children in the most formative years of their lives the benefits can be … achievable. The vision should aspire to structural change that provides universal access to ECEC. It should consider …

… Government conducts strategic planning, inquiries and evaluations to ensure early childhood policies continue to meet the needs of children and families. … Strategy and evaluation … National vision for early childhood …

… but the school or preschool is not operating, such as pupil free days, school or preschool holidays. … Outside School … but the school or preschool is closed (e.g. a pupil free day, school or preschool holidays). Providing care for … but the school or preschool is not operating, such as pupil free days, school or preschool holidays. … Outside School …

… childhood education and care (ECEC) typically provided in centres approved by regulators. … Centre Based Day Care … About Centre Based Day Care CBDC typically provides care in centres with qualified educators. It is sometimes known … be an approved provider . CBDC services must meet operating requirements. These are: be approved as a centre-based …

… The Australian Government has developed an Early Years Strategy. It sets out the government’s vision to … 10 years, the government will: prioritise and support child-centred policy development target investment in early years supports …

… There are 4 early childhood education and care service types that can administer the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). … Service types … Centre Based Day Care Centre Based Day Care … Home Care … There are 4 early childhood education and care service types that can administer the Child Care Subsidy …

… In Home Care (IHC) is for families who can’t access other approved forms of early childhood education and care. It is typically for families who work unusual hours, … families must meet and the process to apply. … In Home Care eligibility … Eligibility criteria Families must meet …

… The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has delivered its final report to the Australian Government from its inquiry into early childhood education and care (ECEC) …

… 2023, we commissioned independent consultants to review the Inclusion Support Program. The review’s final report was released in November 2023. … Inclusion Support Program review … About the program The Inclusion Support Program (ISP) helps children with …

… commissioned Deloitte to review the Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) restricted grant. Deloitte worked in partnership with SNAICC and Murawin. … Community Child Care Fund restricted grant review … About the program The …

… and territory. IHC Support Agencies assess eligibility for the program and connect eligible families with high quality … . Contact details Contact details for each IHC Support Agency are outlined below. State/territory Website Email …

… early childhood education and care . The report considers how to build a universal early learning system that is: affordable accessible inclusive high quality.   It says every … the Department of Education’s submission timelines contact information. … The Productivity Commission is …

… In March 2023, the department commissioned an independent external review … review … About the program In Home Care provides access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) for families … they: are geographically isolated work non-standard hours have complex and challenging needs. About the 2023 review In …