Early Childhood

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    Child Care Service Handbook 2010-11

    25 August 2010
    The 2010-11 Child Care Service Handbook is temporarily unavailable. Resources for services are still available from the Handbook page.

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    Early Childhood Careers

    A career in early childhood

    6 July 2010
    Have you considered a career in early childhood? Are you looking to upgrade your early childhood qualifications?

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    Child Care Vacancies

    More child care information available for families

    22 April 2010

    The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care Kate Ellis today released two new reports that give updated information about the state of the Australian child care sector.

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    Early Childhood

    National Preschool Census 2010

    26 August 2010

    The 2010 National Preschool Census has commenced. This collection will provide basic data on the preschool sector within Australia.

    National Workforce Census

    Census closing soon

    18 August 2010

    The National Workforce Census is closing soon. Completed responses will be accepted until 25 August 2010

    Early Childhood

    June CCMS Changes

    16 June 2010

    Following the successful implementation of the Child Care Management System (CCMS) an upgrade will be introduced on the weekend of 19/20 June 2010.

    Early Childhood

    Support for 190 Long Day Care Services

    7 June 2010

    The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis, today announced additional funding of $3.8 million for long day care services in areas of need.

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    Child Care for Families

    Child Care for Families

    17 June 2009

    Important information about child care for families.

    Early Childhood Education

    Early Childhood Education

    17 June 2009

    Links to a range of important early childhood education initiatives.

    MyChild website

    mychild.gov.au


    The MyChild website provides information to families about Australian Government early learning and care initiatives and other issues that affect children.

    Indigenous Early Childhood

    Indigenous Early Childhood


    Indigenous children and their families have a unique culture and the Australian Government is committed to improving access to integrated, inclusive services that are relevant to their lives. We know there are significant differences in life experiences and outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children. Closing these gaps is a priority for the Australian Government.