Child Care News
Supporting drought and flood affected families
Mirage News - September 5, 2019Around 105,000 drought and flood affected families will be exempted from the new child care system’s activity test for 2018-19. Minister for Education Dan Tehan said removing activity debt from the Child Care Subsidy balancing process would help families affected by the recent floods or drought.
Shopping centres thinking outside the box to keep you browsing longer
Australian Financial Review - Ingrid Fuary-Wagner - September 4, 2019It's no secret. Shopping centres are designed to keep you inside, hopefully spending money, for as long as possible. Bondi Junction Westfield has announced, as a new initiative, extending the hours of its Goodstart Early Learning centre on Thursdays nights and Saturdays...
Cheaper childcare at St John’s Catholic Preschool
The Daily Telegraph - Joanne Vella, Parramatta Advertiser - September 4, 2019Cheaper childcare is a godsend for parents and they can find it at an Auburn school, which is one of the first from the Catholic Church to roll out discounted fees to help families. Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS) is running the non-profit St John’s Catholic Preschool...
New childcare centre gets council nod in east Warrnambool
The Standard - Rachael Houlihan - September 4, 2019A new childcare centre in Warrnambool's east has been approved by the city council, despite concerns about the number of car parks it has. The proposal had eight objections, with people concerned about landscaping, traffic and car parking issues, design aesthetics and neighbourhood character...
Gastro in Tamworth at schools and workplaces prompts health warning
Northern Daily Leader - Jamieson Murphy - September 4, 2019A severe bout of gastro is making its way through several Tamworth schools and workplaces, and health experts are urging people with symptoms to avoid aged and childcare facilities. Hunter New England Health public health physician David Durrheim said the outbreak...
Muswellbrook Pre-School Kindergarten officially opens upgraded state-of-the-art playground during annual Book Week celebrations
Muswellbrook Chronicle - September 4, 2019The adventures are set to begin after the Muswellbrook Pre-School Kindergarten officially opened its upgraded playground on Wednesday. The eagerly-anticipated ceremony complemented the educational provider's annual Book Week parade - meaning the kids, staff and parents...
Finalists announced for 2019 Northern Territory Education and Care Awards
Mirage News - September 4, 2019The Department of Education congratulates the outstanding early childhood educators, services and programs who have today been announced finalists for the 2019 Northern Territory Education and Care Awards. Acting Chief Executive, Leanne Nixon, said the awards are...
Affinity celebrates Early Childhood Educator Day with thanks, gifts and story sharing
The Sector - Jason Roberts - September 4, 2019Affinity Education has joined many other organisations across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector and beyond with expressing thanks and gratitude to its over 3,000 educators as part of today’s Early Childhood Educators Day activities. Early Childhood Educators Day...
Safety fears from ongoing erosion, shuts the doors of childcare centre at Stockton
The Daily Telegraph - Amy Ziniak, The Newcastle News - September 4, 2019Concerns for the safety of staff and families at a childcare centre at Stockton has seen it close its doors for good. Mission Australia Early Learning Centre will permanently shut and be demolished, affected by the permanent damage from the ongoing impacts of erosion...
Sector Property sells strata childcare centre for $7.1m
The Age - Simon Johanson - September 4, 2019Mitcham: Investor interest in the childcare sector remains strong. Sector Property Group has sold a strata titled childcare centre off-the-plan for $7.1 million to a Chinese investor. Construction is under way for 14-16 Simla Street with completion expected in mid-2020...
NSW school support staff set for pay rise
Yahoo News - Angelo Risso, AAP - September 3, 2019Support staff in NSW pre-schools and public schools are in for a major wage increase after securing a minimum 19 per cent pay rise over three years in negotiations with the NSW government. The Public Service Association on Tuesday announced the agreement with the government...
Multimillion-dollar seniors hub planned for Spring Farm
The Daily Telegraph - Daniel McGookin, Macurthur Chronicle - September 3, 2019A multimillion-dollar seniors hub has been proposed for the heart of Spring Farm. The precinct would ultimately feature an aged care home, seniors apartments, townhouses and a childcare centre. Mr Moran said the Spring Farm facility would mirror innovative programs taking place...
2 low cost ASX 200 shares that made big moves last week
The Motley Fool - Jules Woodward - September 2, 2019FlexiGroup Limited (ASX: FXL) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM) are 2 ASX 200 companies that might have caught the eye of investors looking for lower cost shares with upward movement last week, with the share prices of both companies rising more than 9% since last Monday...
Turner Crescent and Lantana Place proposals expected to be approved
Central Western Daily - Danielle Cetinski - September 2, 2019A childcare centre in Turner Crescent has a second chance to proceed, with councillors due to consider an updated plan on Tuesday night. The centre, which cut its original capacity by 30 places and completing overhauled its design to more closely resemble a house...
Little superheroes don capes for a good cause: Muscular Dystrophy Australia National Superhero Week
The Advertiser - Rebecca Baker, Sunday Mail - September 2, 2019They may be super cute but these little superheroes are also determined to use their super powers for good. It is Muscular Dystrophy Australia’s (MDA) annual National Superhero Week, something staff and children at the Kidz @ Woodcroft early learning centre have embraced...
