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Launch of ‘On my first day’

30 January 2012

A guide to starting school written by ACT Kindergarten and Year 1 students.

 

Allocation of Occasional Care and In Home Care places

28 January 2012

Existing and prospective Occasional Care and In Home Care services can now apply for places.

 

IPSP Grant Applications

27 January 2012

Grant Applications are being accepted to deliver the Inclusion and Professional Support Program in 2013-2016. Two addendums have been published, along with the IPSP information session presentation and new ISA Region Localities. Refer to the Grant Applications page for more information.

 

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Child Care Update

9 January 2012

The newest edition of the Government’s Child Care Update publication is available now.  This publication contains data for approved child care services for the March quarter 2011.

 

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RPL Initiative for Early Childhood Educators

16 December 2011

The new RPL Assessment Grant program guidelines are now available, along with a number of FAQ and Fact Sheets. DEEWR is also inviting applications from existing RPL assessors to become DEEWR Registered RPL Assessors.

 

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Early Childhood Workforce

1 December 2011

The Government has released an interim response to the Productivity Commission's report into the Early Childhood Development Workforce.

 

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Allocation of IHC and OCC places

15 November 2011

To ease the child care burden for families, the Australian Government will make an allocation of new In Home Care and Occasional Care places in early 2012.

 

Issue 1 – Syndal Pre-school, Victoria

15 November 2011

Issue 1 – Successful Victorian pilot shows way for Universal Access – Syndal Pre-school, Victoria

 

Early Childhood Education

9 November 2011

The National Partnership Agreement on Early Childhood Education state and territory annual reports are now available.

 

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Progress on National Quality Framework

1 November 2011

An update on the National Quality Framework is now available. Please note that future updates will be provided by ACECQA – the national body responsible for providing oversight of the new system and ensuring consistency of approach.

 

Next steps in a commitment to high quality child care

24 October 2011

Minister for Employment Participation and Child Care, Kate Ellis today thanked the National Childcare Accreditation Council.

 

National Regulations now available!

14 October 2011

The final version of the National Regulations is now available through the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) website at www.acecqa.gov.au.

 

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Grants for Child Care Centres announced

25 August 2011

The Australian Government has today announced a $5 million package to support child care services.

 

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My Time, Our Place - Framework

19 August 2011

On 19 August 2011, the Hon Peter Garrett AM, MP, Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth officially launched the Framework for School Age Care in Australia.

 

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ACECQA Board announced

12 August 2011

Commonwealth and State and Territory Ministers have today announced the membership of the new Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) Board.

 

National Workforce Census—results now available.

20 July 2011

The National Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce Census 2010 results are now available, providing nationally consistent and comprehensive information on the early childhood workforce.

 

National Construction Code

20 July 2011

Changes are being proposed that may impact on newly constructed or renovated early childhood centres.

 

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A Better Start for Children with Disability

1 July 2011

New Better Start for Children with Disability initiative, children under six, diagnosed with sight/hearing impairments can register to access early intervention funding

 

Child Care Rebate Changes from July 2011

20 June 2011

A poster is being sent out to child care services to help inform families about the new fortnightly payment option for the child care rebate.

 

Recognition of Prior Learning

15 June 2011

In the 2011–12 Budget the Australian Government announced $9.2 million for a Recognition of Prior Learning package for early childhood professionals.

 

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A career in early childhood

8 June 2011

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

 

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Universal Access Strategy

3 June 2011

Minister announces publication of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Universal Access Strategy.

 

Child Care Assistance Campaign

1 June 2011

Australian Government advertising campaign commenced to inform families about changes to the Child Care Rebate 

 

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Early Childhood Projects

18 May 2011

Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce Best Practice and Innovation Project – successful 2010 project details and 2009 final reports now available.

 

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June CCMS Changes

14 April 2011

From July 2011, FDC and IHC providers will receive regular payments of Operational Support based on attendance data submitted into CCMS.

 

Disability Standards Review

Disability Standards Review

15 February 2011

Submissions are welcomed from interested parties. The closing date for submissions has been extended to 21 April 2011.

 

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Fortnightly CCR payment option

22 December 2010

From 1 July 2011, subject to the passage of legislation, families will have the option to receive CCR paid fortnightly, directly to bank account, or as as a fee reduction.

 

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National Workforce Census data collection complete

19 October 2010

The National Workforce Census data collection is complete. The overall response rate has been terrific.

 

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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.

 

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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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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.

 

National Workforce Census

National Workforce Census

1 June 2010

The National Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce Census (National Workforce Census) has commenced. You can now complete part one of the questionnaire online.

 

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Workforce Best Practice and Innovation

21 May 2010

The 2010 round of the Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce Best Practice and Innovation Project is now open.

 

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AEDI Community Profiles released

18 May 2010

The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) Community Profiles were released on 18 May 2010 to help communities understand how their children are developing in the years before school.

 

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Changes to the operation of child care services

3 May 2010

There are a number of changes affecting the operation of child care services and obligations for continued approval of Child Care Benefit that will soon come into affect as a result of the Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care) Act 2010 passage through Parliament.

 

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Child care organisations win National Work-Life Balance Awards

17 March 2010

Two child care organisations have won National Work-Life Balance Awards, recognising their contribution to helping staff balance their work and family commitments.

 

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Important information on reconciliation of families' CCB Entitlements

16 March 2010

The CCMS Helpdesk has received numerous calls from services about the CCB reconciliation process and how it affects services.

 

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Child Care and Early Education in Australia report

25 January 2010

The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis, today welcomed the release of the Child Care and Early Education in Australia report.

 

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Request for Applications - Child Care Service Provider - Gooddo Day Care Centre, Palm Island, Qld.

18 December 2009

The Australian Government is seeking applications from organisations to operate an established child care centre in the community of Palm Island in Queensland.

 

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A Snapshot of Early Childhood Development in Australia

10 December 2009

The Australian Government’s A Snapshot of Early Childhood Development in Australia Australian Early Development Index National Report 2009, has been released.

 

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The revised Inclusion and Professional Support Program (IPSP) Guidelines now available

31 July 2009

Following extensive consultation, the revised Inclusion and Professional Support Program (IPSP) Guidelines, are now available.

 

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Outcomes of the Long Day Care Capital Funding Program, Round 2

21 May 2009

On 25 March 2009, the Hon Maxine McKew MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Early Childhood Education and Child Care announced the outcomes of the Long Day Care Capital Funding Program, Round 2.