A national approach to the Care and Support Economy – coordinated action across our vital sectors (The Sector)

Today saw the release of the Draft National Strategy for the Care and Support Economy.

I’ve been pleased to input to this strategy, both through the Senate Committee into Work and Care and more recently attending the Care and Support Roundtable.

CLICK HERE to read the full article by ELAA Acting CEO, Megan O’Connell, in The Sector.

ELAA responds to launch of Strategy for the Care and Support Economy (10 News)

The Draft National Strategy for the Care and Support Economy was launched by Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, on Sunday 28 May.

It’s a key step forward to understanding what works to attract and keep workers across the care sector including Early Childhood Education and Care workers as well as managing the Early Childhood Education and Care market in Australia.

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ELAA makes submission to Productivity Commission asking for simplified systems (The Sector)

The Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) has made a submission to the Australian Productivity Commission asking state and federal governments to prioritise access and participation by simplifying systems and supporting families to enrol in early childhood education and care (ECEC.)

CLICK HERE to read the story in The Sector

ELAA post-Federal Budget analysis published in ‘The Sector’

Yesterday’s Australian Federal Budget focused on a range of early intervention measures. Still, there remains a need to invest in the infrastructure and workforce needed to deliver on the promise of affordable early childhood ed.

CLICK HERE to read our Budget analysis in ‘The Sector’

The Sector – ELAA calls for action on early learning masterplan through comprehensive submission

Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) has made a comprehensive submission to the Commonwealth Government’s ‘Early Years Strategy’, with Acting CEO Megan O’Connell saying “a coherent Early Years Strategy would establish the foundations to underpin children’s development across Australia”.

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ELAA Director Advocacy comments on latest enrolment trends – The Educator

ELAA Director of Advocacy and Member Solutions, Megan O’Connell, comments on the latest Preschool Australia enrolment data that show Victoria bucking the national downward trend in kindergarten enrolments.

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The Sector – ELAA welcomes Victorian Government commitment to early learning

The Sector – Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) has welcomed the recent Victorian Government announcement of significant infrastructure assistance for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services.

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The Sector – ELAA funding from Vic Government for Skilling an Adaptable ECEC Workforce project

The Sector – Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) has been allocated Victorian Government funding over two years for the delivery of the Skilling an Adaptable Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce (SAEW) project.

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ELAA Director – Advocacy and Member Solutions interviewed on 7 News Minister’s call for overhaul of education system

ELAA Director – Advocacy and Member Solutions, Megan O’Connell, was interviewed on 7 News this evening responding to the Federal Educations Minister, Jason Clare’s, comments that Australia needs a national overhaul of its education system starting at ECEC.

ELAA features on The Project

Megan O’Connell ELAA’s Director of Advocacy and Member Solutions featured on Channel Ten’s The Project to discuss the Productivity Commission reviewing that families that earn up to $80,000 will be eligible for a 90% Child Care Subsidy (CCS). This supports ELAA’s advocacy for all children and families to access affordable, quality early education, whilst also boosting productivity and increasing women’s opportunities to reenter the workforce.  

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