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ELAA in the media - May 2023

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ELAA comments on Draft National Strategy for the Care and Support Economy (The Sector)

31 May 2023

The Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) has commented on the launch of a Draft National Strategy for the Care and Support Economy, describing it as “a key step forward” to understanding what works to attract and keep workers across the care sector, including early childhood education and care (ECEC) workers.

CLICK HERE to read the full article in The Sector

A national approach to the Care and Support Economy – coordinated action across our vital sectors (The Sector)

30 May 2023

Today saw the release of the Draft National Strategy for the Care and Support Economy.

I’ve been pleased to input to this strategy, both through the Senate Committee into Work and Care and more recently attending the Care and Support Roundtable.

CLICK HERE to read the full article by ELAA Acting CEO, Megan O'Connell, in The Sector.

ELAA responds to launch of Strategy for the Care and Support Economy (10 News)

30 May 2023

The Draft National Strategy for the Care and Support Economy was launched by Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, on Sunday 28 May.

It's a key step forward to understanding what works to attract and keep workers across the care sector including Early Childhood Education and Care workers as well as managing the Early Childhood Education and Care market in Australia.

https://youtu.be/n7mw5_Kc5eQ

 

ELAA contributed to the shaping of the Draft Strategy through a submission to government while we also attended the Care Task Force roundtable discussion.

Watch the Channel 10 News story on the launch of the Draft Strategy with comments from ELAA Acting CEO, Megan O'Connell, approximately two minutes into the story.

ELAA makes submission to Productivity Commission asking for simplified systems (The Sector)

23 May 2023

The Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) has made a submission to the Australian Productivity Commission asking state and federal governments to prioritise access and participation by simplifying systems and supporting families to enrol in early childhood education and care (ECEC.)

CLICK HERE to read the story in The Sector

ELAA post-Federal Budget analysis published in 'The Sector'

10 May 2023

Yesterday's Australian Federal Budget focused on a range of early intervention measures. Still, there remains a need to invest in the infrastructure and workforce needed to deliver on the promise of affordable early childhood ed.

CLICK HERE to read our Budget analysis in 'The Sector'

The Sector - ELAA calls for action on early learning masterplan through comprehensive submission

4 May 2023

Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) has made a comprehensive submission to the Commonwealth Government’s ‘Early Years Strategy’, with Acting CEO Megan O’Connell saying “a coherent Early Years Strategy would establish the foundations to underpin children’s development across Australia”.

CLICK to read The Sector story