The past three years have marked an unprecedented opportunity for early education reform. CELA has harnessed this momentum through powerful advocacy, ensuring the voices of community and small providers are heard at every level of government.

As we head towards the next federal election, read about how our sector leadership is creating momentum for universal, high-quality early education and care.

Many CELA members continue to experience challenges in recruiting qualified early education and care professionals, highlighting an ongoing need for innovative workforce solutions.

Y Careers, a new social enterprise, offers targeted training, career coaching, and streamlined employment pathways to attract and retain young talent in the early education and care sectors. Find out how Y Careers can help your service access motivated trainees and qualified professionals, with additional administrative support.

The ABC's Four Corners recently exposed alarming practices in some Australian early education and care services, revealing critical gaps in safety, oversight, and accountability. 

Marg Rogers, a senior lecturer at UNE and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Manna Institute, analyses the root causes behind these failings. She highlights how conflicting corporate interests and hidden government funding undermine quality care, calling urgently for reform.