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Expanding access to early education in Whitlam
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Expanding access to early education in Whitlam
The Albanese and ACT Governments have reached a historic agreement delivering $10 million through the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund to deliver more not-for-profit...
A new early learning centre for Whitlam
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A new early learning centre for Whitlam
Whitlam is one of Canberra’s newest suburbs – named after a Labor legend. Like a lot of newer suburbs, it’s home to a growing number...
Applications for the Building Early Education Fund large-scale grant round are now open
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Applications for the Building Early Education Fund large-scale grant round are now open
Every child deserves access to quality early learning, no matter their postcode or what their parents do. That’s why the Albanese Labor Government’s $1 billion...
Back in Canberra with a big agenda
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Back in Canberra with a big agenda
We’re back in Canberra with a BIG agenda for early education and care in 2026 💗 Every child deserves access to early learning no matter...
ABC Heywire Gala Speech
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ABC Heywire Gala Speech
Hello Heywire and Trailblazer Winners and esteemed guests! Before I begin, I want to acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Nambri peoples, who are the Traditional Owners...
Expanding access to early education in Tasmania
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Expanding access to early education in Tasmania
The Albanese and Rockliff Governments have reached a historic agreement for $25.5 million through the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund and $5 million from...
2026 Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann
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2026 Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann
Congratulations to Nedd Brockmann from New South Wales for being named the national 2026 Young Australian of the Year. Nedd Brockmann captured national attention in...
Expanding access to early education in regional South Australia
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Expanding access to early education in regional South Australia
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have reached an historic agreement under the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund to delivery more not for profit early...
Three-day guarantee a ‘huge step’ in universal early education target
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Three-day guarantee a ‘huge step’ in universal early education target
This op-ed was originally published in The Australian on 5 January 2026 This year, we will see a huge shift in the way government understands...
Delivering Labor’s 3 Day Guarantee for Early Childhood Education
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Delivering Labor’s 3 Day Guarantee for Early Childhood Education
Every child deserves access to quality early learning. But too often, the children who need it most have been blocked from the system because of...
Delivering safe, quality early learning
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Delivering safe, quality early learning
Flashback to my first keynote as new Minister to the National Early Years Summit back in June. Six months later, as 2025 draws to a...
The pay rise that’s helping educators stay in the jobs they love
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The pay rise that’s helping educators stay in the jobs they love
This op-ed was originally published in big boost for the dedicated, professional educators who help give our youngest Australians the best possible start in life. Women...
Early childhood educators receive 15 per cent pay rise
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Early childhood educators receive 15 per cent pay rise
The Albanese Labor Government has delivered a historic 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators, with the final five per cent hitting educators...
Today is a historic day for our nation’s dedicated, professional early childhood educators
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Today is a historic day for our nation’s dedicated, professional early childhood educators
It means an extra $160 a week in educators’ pockets. When you combine that with the regular award increase, educators are getting an extra $200...
Early education and care services to close from 5pm a few times a year for mandatory safety training
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Early education and care services to close from 5pm a few times a year for mandatory safety training
From next year, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services can close from 5pm on a few days each year to conduct mandatory child safety...
Legislation passes to strengthen integrity, expand access and improve information across the education system
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Legislation passes to strengthen integrity, expand access and improve information across the education system
The Albanese Government has today passed legislation to strengthen the integrity of the international education sector, expand access to medical places for Indigenous students and...
Visit to Creative Play Early Learning, Bulleen, Victoria
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Visit to Creative Play Early Learning, Bulleen, Victoria
Georgina started Creative Play Early Learning in Bulleen because, as a qualified early childhood teacher, she knew exactly what an excellent service should look like....
Child and Family Hubs Conference, Victoria
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Child and Family Hubs Conference, Victoria
Child and Family Hubs can be a game changer, especially for children and families with more complex challenges. They bring together quality early learning with...
Visit to Goodstart Early Learning Morwell Central, Morwell, Victoria
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Visit to Goodstart Early Learning Morwell Central, Morwell, Victoria
When we surround children with the education, health and family supports they need – they thrive. It's why we’re supporting integrated services like this one...
Visit to College Community Child Care, Bunbury, WA
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Visit to College Community Child Care, Bunbury, WA
College Community Child Care Centre in Bunbury provides more than early learning. It's a hub at the heart of thriving families in this south-west WA...
National Child and Family Hubs Network Remarks
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National Child and Family Hubs Network Remarks
I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the lands on which this Conference is being held, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. I...
Meeting with Community Early Learning Australia and It Takes A Village
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Meeting with Community Early Learning Australia and It Takes A Village
Together, It Takes A Village Australia represent more than 2,000 small and community-based early childhood education providers around the country. As we work to build...
Meet the first-ever winner of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems
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Meet the first-ever winner of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems
Last night, Professor Anthony Albanese and Minister for Science
Meeting with Rachael Phillips, Director, Birrelee Multifunctional Aboriginal Childrens’ Service
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Meeting with Rachael Phillips, Director, Birrelee Multifunctional Aboriginal Childrens’ Service
High quality and culturally safe early childhood education and care is crucial to Closing the Gap. That's why Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled...