The Front Project

A report published last year by The Front Project highlights the need for policy intervention to ensure quality and affordable early childhood education and care is available to all families. #auspol Here are 3 key considerations. 👇

This signifies a clear shift in approach from the Commonwealth Government, from watching the ECEC market to actively shaping it to ensure that all children can access affordable, accessible and inclusive ECEC. Read our media release: lnkd.in/dAWgZpG5

The Government also committed to delivering more ECEC places in unserved and underserved communities via the Building Early Education Fund. lnkd.in/dAWgZpG5

The Front Project celebrates today as a significant day for children and families in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that if re-elected all children in Australia will be able to access three days of subsidised ECEC regardless of parent or carer activity.

Reflecting on the impact of the NQF and the research findings on ECEC from the AERO’s report, the Hon Julia Gillard AC, former Prime Minister and Commissioner of Early Childhood Education and Care, expressed her support. Read the policy explainer here 📷 thefrontproject.org.au/impact-foundry…

Read more about the importance of ECEC settings in the Children's Perspective of ECEC Report📄 bit.ly/childrenspersp… #ChildrensWeek2024 #ECEC

Hence, ECEC settings play a significant role in children’s experience of access and connection. This Children's Week, we call for policies that ensure stable, safe, and inclusive ECEC environments.

It's #ChildrensWeek2024! This year’s theme, Children Have the Right to a Clean and Safe Environment, aligns with what we heard from children in our Children’s Perspectives report. Our findings stress the importance on how ECEC settings shape children’s experiences.

This strong investment is a welcome first step to attracting and retaining educators and ensuring more children can experience the lifelong benefits of quality early childhood education and care. Read more in our submission here ➡️ ow.ly/mrkZ50TRkZX

Wage justice for ECEC educators is an important and long-overdue measure that recognises the vital contribution that educators make to the learning and development of young children.

The Front Project was pleased to provide a submission to the Senate sub-committee inquiry into the Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) Bill 2024 Find out more about our submission here ➡️ ow.ly/mrkZ50TRkZX

The Front Project commissioned Mandala and is pleased to share the report "Paving the Path: Addressing Market Imbalances to Achieve Quality and Affordable Childcare". Read the key insights and full report here 🔎bit.ly/marketandquali…

@ozprodcom Read more "Why universal childcare numbers don’t add up"— article by Dr Caroline Croser-Barlow CEO of @TheFrontProject and Amit Singh Managing Partner of @Mandala_econ thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topic/…

@ozprodcom ECEC isn’t just about workforce participation and all correlated elements are crucial for early childhood development. This broader benefit underscores the need for universal access to quality ECEC, even if immediate economic gains seem modest.

The Productivity Commission’s @ozprodcom recently claimed that increasing child care subsidies would have little effect on workforce participation. However, this conclusion overlooks key evidence and could impact future policy decisions.