Amplifying our Voices
Child Australia is a passionate and dedicated advocate for the ECEC sector. Our advocacy extends from sharing reflections on days of significance like Australia Day and Early Childhood Educators Day to addressing critical national issues, such as the shortage of childcare educators.
Engaging in Crucial Conversation
Child Australia’s Roundtable Discussion
In 2023, Child Australia organised a roundtable to discuss supply issues in the Pilbara region. The event was attended by industry leaders, stakeholders and government officials, who came together to deliberate on a collaborative approach to ensure adequate childcare provision in the region, particularly focusing on the success factors of the childcare workforce.
ECEC Sector Workforce Roundtable
In 2022, the ECEC Sector Workforce Roundtable with Minister for Early Childhood Education, Dr. Anne Aly provided an opportunity to delve into essential topics such as the recognition of educators, career pathways and the adequate funding of the childcare sector as a core enabler to unlock the workforce more broadly.
Collective Responses Publications
Child Australia works in collaboration with other prominent Early Childhood Education and Care providers and organisations operating within the state to collectively provide constructive feedback on significant matters.
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“WA Education & Care: A Sector in Crisis”, Skills Summit Submission 2022
Child Australia had the pleasure of coming together with senior leaders from highly respected NFP organisations to work through a joint submission for WA Government focused on Education & Care sector workforce issues, gaps, and most importantly solutions. -
Response to the Early Years Strategy Discussion Paper 2023
After the release of the Commonwealth Government’s Early Years Strategy Discussion paper, Child Australia welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback in collaboration with nine other leading early childhood education and care providers in the state. -
Response to the Draft National Care and Support Economy Strategy 2023
The Draft National Care and Support Economy Strategy 2023 presents an exciting opportunity for Child Australia to provide feedback in collaboration with seven other leading early childhood education and care providers in the state.
News Articles
Child Australia actively participates in discussions that hold the potential to shape the future of the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector.
The following articles include some of Child Australia’s advocacy news to the sector.
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Child Abuse in Childcare Centres
CEO response to media report from AFP concerning child abuse in childcare centres -
Federal Government’s commitment
Addressing the Australian Federal Government’s Commitment to the ECEC Sector -
Commitment towards First Nations children
Welcoming the Government’s commitment to get more First Nations children intro ECEC
