Tag: Child Care
Warren mothers take action on childcare
Two local mothers are behind a proposal for a new childcare centre at Warren in central New South Wales.[MORE]
Childcare provider says new regulations could force closure
A Tasmanian-based childcare provider says new Victorian Government regulations could force it to close its Bendigo and Eaglehawk operations.[MORE]
Operators fear childcare fee hikes
Childcare operators say national reforms developed by the federal and state governments could push childcare fees to unaffordable levels.[MORE]
Keith childcare woes blamed on Commonwealth
The Coalition says the Commonwealth should have established a new childcare centre in the south-east town of Keith weeks ago.[MORE]
Education Dept downplays asbestos fears
The New South Wales Education Department has moved to allay concerns a new childcare centre planned for Merewether Heights is being built on a former asbestos dump.[MORE]
Parents seek child care business plan nod
Parents without child care in Keith say they are getting advice from independent Senator Nick Xenophon about a business plan for a new childcare centre.[MORE]
Indigenous kids in care rate 'alarming'
Politicians, Aboriginal leaders and child protection groups will highlight the over-representation of Indigenous children in care to mark National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.[MORE]
MP backs 'more affordable' child care plan
The Nationals' Member for Cowper has welcomed the Coalition's pledge of an extra $89 million to help families who are struggling with child care costs.[MORE]
Mothers still face workplace discrimination
Victoria's equal opportunity commissioner Helen Szoke says pregnant women and new mothers are still suffering workplace discrimination, three decades after protective laws were introduced.[MORE]
Keith parents waiting on childcare help
A child care group is worried the federal election could curb its chances for now of reinstating a childcare service at Keith in the south-east of South Australia.[MORE]
Childcare rebate to be paid fortnightly
The Federal Government says it is making changes to the way the childcare rebate is paid to take pressure off families.[MORE]
Concern for rural families over daycare funding
Member for Farrer Susan Ley says funding cuts to day care in remote areas is a big concern.[MORE]
Survey shows migration not births driving growth
The latest nationwide survey of social trends has found that migration, rather than child birth, is driving Australia's population increase.[MORE]
Lack of funding closes after-school program
A Sunraysia disability organisation says it has been forced to axe its after-school childcare program because Government funding is not adequate.[MORE]
Birth-to-8yo data tracking for SA children
A data tracking system for South Australian children will help measure their health and education progress.[MORE]
Pre-schools get funding boost
The Community Services Minister, Linda Burney, says four pre-schools in South East New South Wales are being rewarded for enrolling children from low-income families.[MORE]
$20k grants for disadvantaged childcare centres
The Federal Government says 190 childcare centres in disadvantaged areas around Australia will get grants of $20,000 each.[MORE]
Child care action group looks to joint operation
The Keith Child Care Action Group says the initial plan to take over the recently closed childcare centre is off the cards.[MORE]
ABC Learning to be wound up
Creditors of ABC Learning have voted to wind up the failed childcare company at a meeting in Brisbane.[MORE]
GoodStart secures childcare centre licences
An organisation started by four not-for-profit groups will take over the running of several ABC Learning childcare centres in the Wimmera-Mallee.[MORE]
Council leaves door open on new childcare centre
The Lake Grace Council has voted against a motion to build a childcare centre in the town but left open the prospect of reviving the project in the near future.[MORE]
Funds to target new child care services
More than $6 million has been awarded to help build a new childcare centre in Lightning Ridge.[MORE]
Charities take over childcare centres
Hundreds of childcare centres formerly run by the failed ABC Learning group will be officially taken over by their new owner today.[MORE]
Less TV for after-school child care
Children who use after-school care will spend more time playing and less time in front of the TV under new national guidelines.[MORE]
Nationals urge child care laws rethink
The Nationals have called for changes to child care legislation to better cater for day care facilities in the regions.[MORE]
