Media hub

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We are a leading voice for early childhood education and care

Media hub

As the Victorian peak for not-for-profit early childhood and after school care services, and the lead behind the state-wide Victorian Inclusion Agency, we are trusted by the media and wider community to give expert comment on news and policy changes in the education and care sector.

Media contacts

Our team can assist journalists with enquiries on both Victorian and Australian early childhood education and care issues.


Get in touch with our experienced early education spokespeople

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We are a leading voice for early childhood education and care

Community Child Care Association in the news

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Dr Jennifer Cartmel wrote the first PhD on outside school hours care (OSHC) in Australia. Dr Bruce Hurst remembers the day someone handed it to him. Bruce and Jennifer to reflect on their journey…
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Hawthorn Early Years (HEY) is a community-based long day care and kindergarten service with an overall Exceeding rating, Community Child Care Association recently met with them to find out how they…
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We sat down with Kellie Anne Harris, the centre manager at Box Hill North Montessori Academy, to learn how they leapt into action with a flexible approach to inclusion to welcome a child with high…

Our media releases and submissions

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This report on inclusion in early learning and OSHC reveals that inclusion is tracking backward for children in regional areas and those from low-income households.
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The Treasurer has confirmed that the Federal Budget will include a multi-million dollar provision towards wage increases for early childhood educators.
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This inquiry will shape the direction of the education and care sector for the next decade. As such, the vision for the next ten years needs to be clear, ensure that children’s needs are at…