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Families

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Education and Care Services (NQF providers and services)

Education and Care Services (NQF providers and services)

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Out-of-scope (licensed) services

Out-of-scope (licensed) services

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Legislation

Legislation

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Grants

Funding programs to support the continuous improvement of education and care in Tasmania

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Stakeholder Reference Group

The Education and Care Unit Stakeholder Reference Group (ECU SRG) is a reference group that provides advice to inform the work of the Education and Care Unit (ECU) of the Department of Education, as the regulatory authority for Tasmanian education and care (child care) services.

The ECU and ECU SRG members work collaboratively with the purpose of achieving positive outcomes for children.

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Education and Care Workforce

A skilled, high-quality and sustainable early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce is critical to children’s lifelong learning and development.

A significant amount of work is occurring nationally and statewide to support attraction, retention, sustainability and quality of the early childhood workforce.

  • Education and Care Workforce

Emergency Information

  • Emergency planning and management
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  • Information for living with and managing COVID-19 in ECEC settings
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News

  • March 16, 2023

    ECU Newsletter 15-03-23

  • February 16, 2023

    Proposed Changes to Child Care Licensing Fees – Public Consultation Open

View previous ECU Newsletters
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For matters associated with information about services governed by:
1) the Education and Care Services National Law and National regulations, visit the NECSOPIC website.
2) the Child Care Act (2001), visit the Right to Information website.

For further information regarding the ECU’s policies or procedures please contact the Unit on 6165 5425 or 1800 816 057 or via ecu.comment@decyp.tas.gov.au

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