The Australian Government commissioned Jobs and Skills Australia to undertake a capacity study on the workforce needs of Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector. This study provides critical evidence and insights to support current and future workforce planning for this important sector. The capacity study deepens our understanding of the early childhood education sector and found:
- The substantial uplift in workforce levels that are needed to meet current and future demand,
- The importance of putting in place sustainable ongoing learning and development for all staff and
- The need to ensure strong foundations for rewarding ECEC careers.
This study was undertaken in partnership with HumanAbility, the Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) with the responsibility for the Children’s Education and Care, Aged and Disability, Health, Human Services and Sport and Recreation industries and supported by a wide and expert steering group of 37 members from the sector and state and territory representatives.
Learn more and download the study here: https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/studies/early-childhood-education-and-care-study
