Media release 16 August 2021 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has warned that, without business support for early learning services in lockdown areas, the Australian Government’s decision to extend the ‘gap fee’ waiver will have little effect. ‘From a family’s perspective, we appreciate today’s decision by the Australian Government to extend…

Media release 15 July 2021 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has welcomed today’s decision by the Australian Government that providers of early learning and care services in the NSW lockdown zone may waive the ‘gap fee’ for children who are not currently attending. ‘We congratulate the Government for acting to support…

Media release 2 June 2021 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) is pleased to announce our expansion to include three new members. This brings the number of ELACCA members to 19, drawn from the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors, delivering preschool/kindergarten and long day care services to more than 221,000 children. The new…

Media release 20 May 2021 Today’s Victorian Budget reinforces the state’s position as the ‘Early Childhood Education State’, leading investment in early learning in Australia. ‘The Victorian Government continues to blaze the trail for early childhood education policy in this country,’ said Elizabeth Death, CEO of the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA)….

Media release 11 May 2021 Tonight’s Budget delivers for children, families and Australia’s early learning and care sector, increasing investment to support young children’s learning and women’s workforce participation. ‘We applaud the Government’s commitment to ensuring every Australian child will gain ongoing access to an affordable preschool program, regardless of the delivery setting,’ said Elizabeth…