Jason Roberts

Educators across Australia have certainly enjoyed a period of more elevated recognition in recent months and years.

Negotiators involved in negotiations to secure a funded pay increase for ECEC workers have received a substantial boost.

In the bustling world of early learning centres, where every interaction shapes the minds of tomorrow’s leaders, fostering a positive.

In recent years, there has been growing momentum globally to recognise early childhood education and care as a fundamental human right.

With the Federal Budget due to be handed down in May many in the ECEC sector are anticipating big movement - but what to expect?

ACECQA has launched the new and improved Starting Blocks website which now includes a section dedicated for large providers.

ASX listed Mayfield Childcare has narrowly averted a “board spill” after a series of resolutions were voted down by shareholders. 

The Victorian Government has handed down its 2024/25 Budget in which three year old kinder received a boost.

The Fair Work Commission’s 2024 annual wage review has been completed with the expert panel determining a 3.75 per cent increase.

The Department of Education has confirmed that work rights for international students have been materially extended as of July 2023.