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…
Media release 18 September 2024 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) welcomes the release today of the Productivity Commission’s final report of its inquiry into early childhood education and care, and acknowledges the extensive work and commitment of the Productivity Commission, led by Associate Commissioner Professor Emerita Deb Brennan AM, and Commissioners…
Media release 3 September 2024 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) welcomes Story House Early Learning CEO, Mr Paul Cochrane, as its newest member. Story House Early Learning operates 46 long day care services across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, with a commitment to delivering the highest quality care and education…
Media release 8 August 2024 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) welcomes the Albanese Government’s announcement of a 15% wage increase for early childhood educators across Australia. ELACCA CEO Elizabeth Death said that our early childhood workforce has been the mainstay of our economy, continuing to educate and care for our nation’s…
Media release 12 July 2024 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) is delighted to launch its ITE Boost Queensland program today, welcoming 54 early childhood educators to an accelerated teaching degree course, featuring specialised wrap-around supports and scholarships. The Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Boost Queensland program is funded by the Queensland Government,…
Media release 25 June 2024 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has welcomed South Australia’s Early Childhood Workforce Strategy released on 22 June. The strategy is a component of the South Australia’s $1.9 billion investment in the early years. ‘We congratulate Education Minister Blair Boyer on the new strategy to grow and…
Media release 25 June 2024 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) welcomes continued investment in early learning and care provided in the New South Wales 2024/25 Budget. The New South Wales Budget is focussed on affordability and access to quality early learning and care, and further supporting and upskilling our workforce. The…
Media release 4 June 2024 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has welcomed $501m investment from the Queensland Government through the release of the Putting Queensland Kids First: Giving our kids the opportunity of a lifetime plan. ‘We congratulate Premier Miles and Minister Farmer on developing and delivering this important plan, informed…
Media release 3 June 2024 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has welcomed investment of $715 million over five years through the 2024/25 South Australian Budget, delivered today. ‘We congratulate Premier Malinauskas and Minister Boyer on this significant and long-term investment in early learning in South Australia, and the commitment to addressing…
Media release 14 May 2024 The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has welcomed today’s Federal Budget, which includes a commitment to build and sustain the early learning and care workforce via a wage subsidy. ‘We congratulate Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Minister Clare and Minister Aly on this vital investment in a qualified, highly-valued…
