The Front Project @TheFrontProject
The Front Project is a national, philanthropically-funded organisation that puts children and families at the centre. thefrontproject.org.au Melbourne, Victoria Joined November 2017-
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A report published last year by The Front Project highlights the need for policy intervention to ensure quality and affordable early childhood education and care is available to all families. #auspol Here are 3 key considerations. 👇
Reflecting on the impact of the NQF and the research findings on ECEC from the AERO’s report, the Hon Julia Gillard AC, former Prime Minister and Commissioner of Early Childhood Education and Care, expressed her support. Read the policy explainer here 📷 thefrontproject.org.au/impact-foundry…
The Front Project commissioned Mandala and is pleased to share the report "Paving the Path: Addressing Market Imbalances to Achieve Quality and Affordable Childcare". Read the key insights and full report here 🔎bit.ly/marketandquali…

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