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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.

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Community Child Care Association in the news

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The Sector — 3 August 2022

CISS an important part of Victorian educators keeping children safe CCC Executive Director Julie Price spoke to The Sector about the importance of ensuring all educators understand the Child…

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The Sector — 25 July 2022

Peak bodies CCC and ELAA call off merger discussions post review and feedback In a message to members, Community Child Care Association (CCC) and Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) have…

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Herald Sun — 25 July 2022

With rising pressure on our sector and upcoming industrial action, CCC Executive Director Julie Price spoke to the Herald Sun. Julie shared that it's a “challenging time with so many educators and…

Media releases and submissions

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Educators urged to share information to keep children safe

Victorian educators are being encouraged to share important information about children that improves wellbeing and safety outcomes under a program known as the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS).

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Peak body welcomes $14.8 billion investment into preschool education for NSW and VIC

On Thursday 16 June 2022, a joint announcement from the Andrews government of Victoria and Perrottet government of New South Wales, will see $14.8 billion overhaul the preschool education sector.

Julie Price and Linda Davison cut 50th birthday cake.

Education and care peak body celebrates 50th birthday

After a year of delays thanks to COVID-19, peak body for education and care, Community Child Care Association (CCC), celebrated their 50th anniversary last month.