New pay deal process can deliver a better future for children and the early learning workforce

Under new federal IR laws, peak bodies CCC and CELA will represent community-run providers in the first national application for multi-employer bargaining in the early education and care sector.

Education and care — Fit for the future: Submission to the Productivity Commission

Recent years have exposed the fault lines in Australia’s Education and Care (E&C) system for all to see. Now is the time for a bold reimagining of the Education and Care system.

Community Child Care Association and Community Early Learning Australia response to federal budget 2023

CCC and CELA welcome Labor’s federal budget 2023, announcing the investment of over $9 billion to deliver a stronger, more accessible education and care sector.

Peak body commits to Uluru Statement from the Heart

Education and care peak body, Community Child Care Association (CCC) has committed to supporting a First Nations voice to parliament.

Education and care sector welcomes new government and urges change beyond “cheaper childcare"

With Anthony Albanese sworn in this morning as Australia’s 31st prime minister, the Australian education and care sector looks forward to working alongside a new government.

Pre-Election Forum calls for greater focus on education and care this election

On April 5, CCC, CELA and ELAA came together to host an Education and Care Pre-Election Forum where we shared our 6 Point Plan for the future of the sector.

Federal Budget a missed opportunity to ease cost of living through accessible children’s education and care

Last night’s Federal Budget provided little new support to the education and care sector.

Education and care sector launches an ambitious plan for reform

Every child in Australia will receive two days of early education and care each week if peak bodies in the sector have their plan adopted at the approaching Federal Election.