Media release 2 September 2022 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) applauds the broad, strong advocacy for increased investment in early learning at the Jobs and Skills Summit, and urges the Australian Government to lead a swift sector-building process in response. ‘We were greatly heartened by the coalition of voices at the…

Media release 24 June 2022 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) welcomes the Australian Government’s extension of COVID-19 support measures for families and early learning and care services. ‘This is a very good decision,’ said ELACCA CEO Elizabeth Death. ‘The new government is extending the safety net for families and early learning…

Media release 16 June 2022 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) applauds the New South Wales and Victorian governments on their joint approach to introducing universal early learning in the year before school. ‘These are ground-breaking reforms,’ said ELACCA CEO Elizabeth Death. ‘A universal entitlement to 30 hours of play-based learning in…

Media release 14 June 2022 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) congratulates the New South Wales Government on its $5 billion investment in early learning and care, which will lower fees for families, improve access for children and support teachers and educators. ‘We are delighted that the Perrottet Government is recognising the…

Media release 22 May 2022 Australia’s youngest citizens couldn’t vote on Saturday – but they are depending on the new Australian Government to deliver high-quality, affordable early learning and care. The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) welcomes the election of the Albanese Government and its clear commitment to meeting the needs of…

Media release 3 May 2022 As Australians prepare to vote in the federal election, the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has released an online policy explainer (see below) to help families understand the positions of the major parties. ‘We know that early learning and care is such an important issue for Australian…

Media release 10 April 2022 As Australians prepare to vote in the 2022 Federal election, the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) urges all candidates and voters to support our youngest learners and their families. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Australians have gained a new appreciation of the benefits of early learning and…

Media release 9 March 2022 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Prime Minister of direct financial assistance for early learning and care services damaged by flooding. ‘The flooding emergencies have been devastating for so many communities in Queensland and New South Wales,’ said CEO Elizabeth Death. ‘Among…

Media release 23 February 2022 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) applauds the Queensland Government for its $1 billion commitment to early learning over the next five years. ‘The package of measures announced today will have very tangible benefits for Queensland’s youngest learners and their families,’ said CEO Elizabeth Death. ‘Supporting children’s…