The number of people enrolling in tertiary early education courses has tumbled dramatically in recent years,adding pressure on a sector that is struggling to meet the demand for qualified staff.
Lynelle Briggs has warned of an exodus of childcare workers under a system that devalues a care economy dominated by women.
Childcare staff are in short supply and more centres are struggling to find enough qualified educators to meet their obligations.
A billionaire philanthropist has challenged Anthony Albanese to take charge of an impending overhaul of Australia’s early education system to make sure the sweeping reforms stay on track.
Parents are racing to find suitable childcare after the council voted to close an Out of School Hours (OOSH) centre with just five weeks’ notice despite community protest.
Workforce issues could hamper the state government from getting its early learning reforms off the ground.
The early education sector in NSW and Victoria looks set for a magnificent boost. But to make these exciting plans a reality,the politicians need to confront some uncomfortable truths.
The Andrews government has promised a multibillion-dollar reshaping of preschool and childcare in Victoria.
Centres say an increase in cases of COVID-19,flu and colds has left them struggling to meet educator-to-children ratios.
The new national curriculum should be a cue to Victoria to shift its approach to literacy,but it is unclear whether the state is prepared to change.
More than 700 community language schools across Australia will be able to access grants of up to $30,000 each under Labor’s proposal.