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Closing the superannuation gap

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Closing the superannuation gap
Great to catch up with leading women in superannuation this week and talk all things women and super! Too many women retire with too little,...
Visit to Bubup Wilam, Thomastown, Victoria

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Visit to Bubup Wilam, Thomastown, Victoria
This piece of art is one of the first things you see when you walk into Bubup Wilam in Thomastown. It was made by the...
McKell Lunch

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McKell Lunch
Building a quality, universal system of early childhood education and care is an incredible opportunity for our children - because 90% of a child’s brain...
Goodstart ‘Goodies’ awards night

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Goodstart ‘Goodies’ awards night
I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we meet tonight, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and pay my...
Education Ministers Meeting October 2025

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Education Ministers Meeting October 2025
Ministers for Early Education from across the nation met today to reaffirm our commitment to help keep children safe in quality early learning. In August,...
Market sounding begins for the Building Early Education Fund

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Market sounding begins for the Building Early Education Fund
The next stage in the delivery of the Building Early Education Fund is now underway, to help address shortages of high quality early education services...
Meeting with ACECQA and educators from United Workers Union

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Meeting with ACECQA and educators from United Workers Union
The foundation of safe, quality early education and care is a dedicated, quality workforce. That's why the Albanese Government is listening to our nation's committed...
Early Childhood Australia National Conference

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Early Childhood Australia National Conference
I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the lands on which the Early Childhood Australia National Conference is being held, the Whadjuk people. I...
Early Childhood Australia National Conference 2025

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Early Childhood Australia National Conference 2025
If you want to feel inspired - try sharing a room with over a thousand passionate early childhood educators, providers and advocates! For more than...
Visit to School of Early Learning in Como, West Australia

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Visit to School of Early Learning in Como, West Australia
The School of Early Learning in Como, Western Australia is providing high-quality early learning to around 120 children each week. Centre Directors Gretel and Chelsea...
Applications open for 2026 Youth Advisory Group program

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Applications open for 2026 Youth Advisory Group program
Applications are now open for the Government’s 2026 Youth Advisory Groups. Youth Advisory Groups bring together young people aged 16 to 24 years who are...
Early Childhood Roundtable on Tasmania’s Cradle Coast

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Early Childhood Roundtable on Tasmania’s Cradle Coast
We know that regional communities, like those on Tasmania’s Cradle Coast, face some unique challenges when it comes to accessing high quality early childhood education...
ABC Takeover Burnie

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ABC Takeover Burnie
Hello Takeover Winners and esteemed guests! Before I begin, I want to acknowledge the Palawa people of the Pataway nation, who are the Traditional Owners...
SDN Children’s Service, Sydney, New South Wales

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SDN Children’s Service, Sydney, New South Wales
SDN Children's Services in Sydney have a long history of providing high quality, accessible early childhood care and education to the families who need it...
Visit to Gowrie Clemton Park, Sydney, New South Wales

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Visit to Gowrie Clemton Park, Sydney, New South Wales
Gowrie Clemton Park in Sydney’s west is one of early childhood education and care services who have received the Albanese Government’s Worker Retention Payment. This...
Goodstart Jindi Visit, Whittlesea, Victoria

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Goodstart Jindi Visit, Whittlesea, Victoria
Quality early learning is a game changer for children, especially those who need a little bit more help and support. So it was fabulous this...
Early Childhood Educators Day 2025

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Early Childhood Educators Day 2025
Meeting dedicated educators like Leanne, Nazish, and Cathy is one of my favourite parts of this job. They’re the backbone of the sector, and their...
National Leadership Forum

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National Leadership Forum
I’d like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we gather today, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to...
National reforms to child safety in early learning

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National reforms to child safety in early learning
As I walked into the Education Ministers Meeting on child safety on Friday, the stories of two strong women came with me. First, the mother...
Early Learning Matters Week 2025

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Early Learning Matters Week 2025
In the short time I’ve been Minister for Early Childhood Education, I’ve met early educators from all over the country who do amazing work. I...
Press Conference, Sydney – Education Ministers Meeting

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Press Conference, Sydney – Education Ministers Meeting
JASON CLARE, FEDERAL MINISTER FOR EDUCATION: Thanks very much for coming along. I think we all know why we’re here. Australians have been shocked and sickened...
ABC Afternoon Briefing with Patricia Karvelas

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ABC Afternoon Briefing with Patricia Karvelas
PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: I spoke to the Early Childhood Education Minister, Jess Walsh, a short time ago. Minister, welcome to the program. When will the national...
ABC Radio Melbourne with Raf Epstein

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ABC Radio Melbourne with Raf Epstein
RAFAEL EPSTEIN, HOST: Let’s turn our attention to what our Federal and State Ministers will do, how they will try to keep our kids safe. I...
ABC RN Breakfast with Sally Sara

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ABC RN Breakfast with Sally Sara
SALLY SARA, HOST: The nation's Education Ministers are meeting today to discuss how to improve safety in the child care sector – mandatory child safety training,...