23 April 2025 Ahead of the federal election on 3 May 2025, the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) is calling on all parties and candidates to commit to action and investment that will underpin a high-quality, inclusive early learning and care sector, and set Australian children up for the best possible…
Media release 27 March 2025 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has welcomed today’s statement from the Albanese Government, for increased national consistency and action to improve safety and quality in the early learning and care sector. ‘We welcome the joint statement from Minister Aly and Minister Rishworth, highlighting action to improve…
Media release 26 March 2025 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has welcomed last night’s Federal Budget, which lays the foundation for universal early learning and care. ‘We congratulate Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Minister Clare and Minister Aly on the investment outlined in the Federal Budget for early learning and care,’ said ELACCA…
Media release 20 February 2025 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) welcomes the release of the Statement of Shared Commitment – Every Interaction Counts at Queensland Parliament House today. The Statement is a joint child safety initiative across the Queensland early learning and care sector, including the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority. From…
Media release 14 February 2025 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) celebrates the passage of the Australian Government’s Three Day Guarantee Bill through Parliament this week. The Three Day Guarantee will enable every Australian child access to three days of subsidised high-quality early learning and care, regardless of their parents’ work or…
Media release 3 February 2025 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) welcomes the Federal Government’s news that it will introduce legislation this week in support of its 3 Day Guarantee to early learning and care. The 3 Day Guarantee will provide Australian children with access to three days of high-quality early learning…
Media release 3 February 2025 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) welcomes the West Australian Premier Roger Cook’s announcement that a re-elected Cook Government would focus on growing the WA early childhood workforce, establishment of a dedicated Office of Early Childhood Education in WA, trial free access to high-quality four-year-old kindergarten and…
Media release 11 December 2024 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) welcomes the pre-election commitment from the Prime Minister today that Australian children will be guaranteed access to three days of high-quality early learning and care, and the Activity Test will be removed as a requirement to access childcare subsidies. ELACCA CEO…
Media release 27 November 2024 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) welcomes the passing of the Wage Justice for ECEC Workers (Special Account) Bill in the Senate last night. This legislation supports the government’s delivery of a 15% wage increase for early childhood educators across Australia, phased over the next two years….
Media release 5 November 2024 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has warmly welcomed its newest member, Mr Kieren Kearney, Chief Executive Officer of Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS). “We are delighted to welcome Kieren to ELACCA,” said Elizabeth Death, CEO of ELACCA. “He joins us at a pivotal time, as we…
