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As the Victorian peak for not-for-profit early childhood and after school care services, and the lead behind the state-wide Victorian Inclusion Agency, we are trusted by the media and wider community to give expert comment on news and policy changes in the education and care sector.

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Community Child Care Association in the news

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Will an increase to wages in early childhood education be enough to help workers and parents? – ABC News Radio

Community Child Care Association Executive Director Julie Price talks about the August 2024 Federal Government announcement of a 15% increase to wages in early education over 2 years.

Anthony Albanese told us his plans for making the lives of Australian women better – Mamamia

On Wednesday, the Albanese government announced sweeping changes, funding a 15 per cent wage increase for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) workers, phased over two years.

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Government to fund 15% pay rise for Australian childcare workers – ABC News Radio

The Federal Government has committed to funding a 15% pay increase for Childcare workers over the next two years.

Our media releases and submissions

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Media release: Federal Government commits to fund pay increase for early childhood educators

The Treasurer has confirmed that the Federal Budget will include a multi-million dollar provision towards wage increases for early childhood educators.

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Submission: Productivity Commission – ECEC inquiry draft report

This inquiry will shape the direction of the education and care sector for the next decade. As such, the vision for the next ten years needs to be clear, ensure that children’s needs are at…

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Submission: 2024-25 Pre-budget submission

This submission outlines recommendations that can close the education gap and deliver the early education system that Australia deserves.