Child Care News
Project Sprouts is bringing allied health students to work with preschoolers
The Sector - Freya Lucas - February 14, 2022Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy students from various universities will work with preschool and kindergarten students and their educators as part of a new initiative from the Project Sprouts team. Working in association with Peak Hill Preschool and Central School...
Arena REIT reports strong operating results, passes significant ECEC portfolio revaluations
The Sector - Jason Roberts - February 14, 2022Arena REIT has reported robust half year results as benign operating conditions and substantial portfolio revaluations lift both operating and statutory profits to record levels compared to previous mid year reporting periods. Net operating profit (distributable income) was $27.5 million...
'Back to normal' not enough for many women struggling with financial security
SBS - February 13, 2022Many economists - and women - see childcare as the key to closing the gender equality gap along with fair pay, superannuation and adequate paid parental leave. Women's financial security should be central to the post-pandemic economy, experts say, with affordable childcare...
New kinders for budding learners
Star Weekly - February 13, 2022Whittlesea parents and carers now have even more early childhood education options to choose from, with council opening three new and upgraded kindergartens for the start of term one. McLeans Road Kindergarten in Bundoora, Kirrip Kindergarten in Wollert and...
Sounds Good To Me online course to boost sound awareness training for early childhood educators
The Armidale Express - Elizabeth Gracie - February 11, 2022Family day care providers across the region are set to benefit from tailor made training through an educational and informative online course. Created locally, the 'Sounds Good To Me' program was created to 'even the playing field' for children in the years prior to...
The childcare moment that caused Lauren to 'burst into tears'
9Honey Parenting - Jo Abi - February 11, 2022When Lauren Ashcroft lost her job during the first year of the pandemic she was worried. When her husband followed shortly after, that's when truly started to panic. "I had a corporate career," Lauren, 26, tells 9Honey Parenting. "I lost my job in March 2020...
What NSW parents need to do to get their $500 back-to-school voucher
The Australian Business Journal - February 10, 2022In January 2022, it was apparent that most Australian states would adopt a back-to-school plan. Students with COVID-19 symptoms would also have the option to learn outdoors or via remote connection. The Australian government gave money vouchers to parents...
Bellambi Point Community Preschool receives highest possible national rating
Illawarra Mercury - February 10, 2022Big Fat Smile CEO Jenni Hutchins is ecstatic anytime one of the providers 42 early learning and care services does well. But she was "beyond chuffed" when Bellambi Point Community Preschool (BPCPS) received the highest rating a service can achieve under...
Fast tracked ECT degree on offer with ACU, the Front Project and Victorian Department
The Sector - Freya Lucas - February 10, 2022The Victorian Department of Education and Training is partnering with the Australian Catholic University and the Front Project to provide an accelerated 18-month Bachelor of Early Childhood Education for educators as they look to take the next step in their careers...
Wandana Avenue Early Learning & Kinder transforms front yard into nature play space
The Sector - Freya Lucas - February 10, 2022What was once an unused front yard space has now become a lively hub of activity, with a focus on nature play and reconciliation activities. In the piece below Mardi Matthew, Director at Wandana Avenue Early Learning & Kinder, tells The Sector the story of how...
NSW government encouraging parents to use Active Kids Program and First Lap learn to swim vouchers
The Singleton Argus - February 10, 2022The NSW government is helping children get active in 2022 with the Active Kids program, and the new First Lap learn to swim rebate.The Active Kids program provides two $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of school-enrolled children to use towards sport...
Australians urged to get flu shot, with children more at risk from influenza than COVID-19
ABC News - Janelle Miles and Sally Eeles - February 10, 2022Health authorities are gearing up for the first real influenza season in three years, with experts particularly worried about the impact on young children. Infectious disease physicians expect the flu to spike after Australia reopens its international borders to visa holders...
Green facade for Vic Park childcare and training centre
Perthnow - Jake Dietsch - February 10, 2022A living facade with animals cut out of vines is set to feature in a massive childcare and training centre. Town of Victoria Park staff have recommended the council approve plans from Taylor Burrell Barnett for the complex on Albany Highway in East Victoria Park...
Affinity acquires 13 centres across NSW and ACT as it continues to grow network
The Sector - Jason Roberts - February 10, 2022Affinity Education Group has acquired 13 early childhood education and care centres in NSW and ACT as it continues to execute on its strategic objective to increase its overall network across Australia. CEO Tim Hickey said the new centres would collectively add close to...
Childcare centres planned for Parramatta, Cumberland council areas in 2022
The Daily Telegraph - Joanne Vella - February 9, 2022A plethora of childcare centres are sprouting up across western Sydney. See if one’s planned for your neighbourhood. From small childcare centres to multistorey facilities, a steady stream of development applications are proposed for the Cumberland and Parramatta council areas...
