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 Child Care Subsidy approved providers and services.
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About the census
The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) National Workforce Census is a national collection about the ECEC sector workforce.
It helps us develop and measure policies and programs for the early childhood education and care sector.
All Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved providers and services are encouraged to take part. This will make sure we get an accurate picture of the sector.
Learn more about the National Workforce Census
Who should use this kit
This kit is for organisations that support CCS-approved providers and services.
It contains ready-to-use materials that you can share with CCS-approved providers and services in your network.
Please do not alter the supplied images.
When to use this kit
Registration for the NWC is now open.
Please share the information in this kit and encourage providers and services 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 (NWC).
The NWC helps the Australian Government develop and measure policies and programs for the ECEC sector.
All Child Care Subsidy approved providers and services are encouraged to take part. This will make sure we get an accurate picture of the sector.
The government has commissioned the Social Research Centre (SRC) to conduct the NWC. Please look out for an email from the SRC with important information about the NWC.
Find out more and register on the Social Research Centre website.
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Register for the 2026 National Workforce Census
It’s time to register for the 2026 Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) National Workforce Census.
The National Workforce Census (NWC) helps the Australian Government develop and measure policies and programs for the ECEC sector.
All Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved providers and services are encouraged to take part. This will make sure that we get an accurate picture of the sector.
The government has commissioned the Social Research Centre (SRC) to conduct the NWC. Please look out for an email from the SRC with important information about the NWC.
Find out more and register on the SRC website.
If you have any questions, please call 1800 800 996 or email nwc@srcentre.com.au.