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Provider
LDC centres opening at slowest rate in five years according to latest ACECQA snapshot
The growth in supply of new long day care centres across Australia rose just 3.1 per cent year on year, the slowest rate of growth in five years, according to ACECQA's latest NQF Snapshot although signs that market participants are readying new supply have surfaced.
2022-02-07 10:14:09
by Jason Roberts
Economics
Local MP pleads for Government support to meet Crystal Brook ECEC needs
A regional South Australian MP has asked the State Government for support and intervention to address the early childhood education and care (ECEC) needs of Crystal Brook, saying the town is “struggling to find skilled workers amongst expanded employment opportunities”.
2021-12-02 09:02:05
by Freya Lucas
Economics
Workforce
Kununurra families leave town as ECEC staffing shortages continue to impact
Much of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is reporting staffing challenges at present, however this is often more keenly felt in regional and rural areas, where isolation can make attracting and retaining staff difficult.
2021-11-18 09:37:45
by Freya Lucas
Economics
Supply of new LDC centres tempered by lockdowns according to latest ACECQA snapshot
The growth in supply of new long day care centres across Australia rose 3.3 per cent year on year according to the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority’s latest NQF Snapshot as lockdowns tempered centre.
2021-11-09 07:57:20
by Jason Roberts
Provider
Economics
West Wimmera Shire Council ready to take ECEC investigations to the next level
Victoria’s West Wimmera Shire Council has agreed to take an initial report, produced by Rachel Robinson from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and progress its findings to a new level, by conducting a detailed study to examine the feasibility of establishing a pilot education and care program (ECE) to support families and children in Edenhope.
2021-10-07 09:20:01
by Freya Lucas
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